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whatamidoing_rn's review against another edition
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.25
We read an excerpt of this for English so I decided to read the whole book since it’s a quick read and I’m in a slump. It was pretty good but the plot was kinda eh.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Death, Violence, Xenophobia, Religious bigotry, Death of parent, and War
ameliaflint's review against another edition
dark
emotional
hopeful
reflective
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
4.0
This is a beautiful story told by ten year old Há, a Vietnamese refugee. It details many horrors of the Vietnam war through the eyes of a child, and the readjusting of immigrants in a new country. It’s written in a unique line break format which adds to the ten-year-old perspective and the beautiful writing. I whipped through this in one day. The story is even more impactful as it’s based off true events in the author’s life. I just wish it had gone deeper into the complexities of the subject matter a little more, but I understand the surface level it kept as it is a middle grade book.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Racism and Xenophobia
Moderate: War
Minor: Violence
plantbasedbride's review
challenging
emotional
hopeful
inspiring
reflective
sad
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
4.5
A poignant exploration of the refugee experience as told by a child, Inside Out & Back Again was as beautiful and hopeful as it was heartbreaking.
Ha is such a curious and independent child, with so much intelligence and emotional maturity. Her experiences as a refugee from Vietnam echo those of the author, Thanhha Lai, and paints a vivid picture of the experiences of those who escaped Vietnam across the sea.
Refugees are so often treated with disrespect and subject to racism and xenophobia. I believe this book, especially when read by the upcoming generation, could help to bridge the gap with understanding and compassion.
I will be recommending this book to all of my friends with children.
Ha is such a curious and independent child, with so much intelligence and emotional maturity. Her experiences as a refugee from Vietnam echo those of the author, Thanhha Lai, and paints a vivid picture of the experiences of those who escaped Vietnam across the sea.
Refugees are so often treated with disrespect and subject to racism and xenophobia. I believe this book, especially when read by the upcoming generation, could help to bridge the gap with understanding and compassion.
I will be recommending this book to all of my friends with children.
Content Warnings
Moderate: Bullying, Death, Racism, Violence, and Xenophobia
morganperks's review
dark
emotional
hopeful
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
5.0
Content Warnings
Graphic: Bullying
Moderate: Animal death, Racial slurs, Xenophobia, and Death of parent
Minor: Violence