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dairyfreemozzarella's review
adventurous
emotional
hopeful
informative
reflective
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.5
I really liked the social commentary in this graphic novel, and the realizations the main character has as he learns more about the war and violence he idolizes. I think this graphic novel should be on a must read list for middle school/highschool students nationwide, as it breaks down the many different sides of World War Two in a multidimensional and nuanced way that I haven’t seen anywhere except thick nonfiction novels.
Unfortunately I thought a little of the middle portion where he’s just running around Ama was a little bit too chaotic and kind of boring. That was what ultimately brought this books rating down to 4.75, but obviously, I still really liked it.
Unfortunately I thought a little of the middle portion where he’s just running around Ama was a little bit too chaotic and kind of boring. That was what ultimately brought this books rating down to 4.75, but obviously, I still really liked it.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Violence, Fire/Fire injury, War, and Injury/Injury detail
Moderate: Racial slurs, Racism, and Xenophobia
Minor: Death of parent