anniiikash's review against another edition
adventurous
challenging
dark
emotional
hopeful
informative
inspiring
reflective
sad
tense
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
5.0
The story of a young girl making her way through Aleppo to the turkish boarder, after being separated from her family during their escape. On her way she meets a mysterious old man, whose mission it is to keep thousands of years of history alive by rescuing artefacts, books, and other historical items.
A perfect combination of a captivating yet heartbreaking story with strategically placed background information about Syria's history and the beginnings of the war. It gives a face to the thousands of refugees leaving the country and is a good reminder for western readers why it's so important for us to welcome these people with compassion, love and opportunity.
The book is fast to read and the story is mature and devastating with some horrible details, but not overly graphic, therefore I would recommend it to adults and young-ish teenagers alike. It gives easily understandable insights, if someone does not yet know a lot about the situation.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Gun violence, Religious bigotry, Murder, War, Violence, and Abandonment
Moderate: Terminal illness and Death of parent
Minor: Torture
lei_reads's review
adventurous
emotional
informative
inspiring
tense
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.75
Content Warnings
Graphic: Death, Gun violence, and Violence
Minor: Abandonment
doublen's review
challenging
dark
emotional
hopeful
sad
tense
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
4.0
Content Warnings
Graphic: Gun violence, Violence, and Death
Moderate: Abandonment
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