Reviews tagging 'Sexual assault'
Between Shades of Gray: The Graphic Novel by Andrew Donkin, Ruta Sepetys
3 reviews
thebookkeepers's review
challenging
dark
informative
sad
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Loveable characters? Yes
4.0
This story shed light on the Soviet Union police taking Lithuanian citizens as prisoners during WWII and putting them into work camps. I had not previously known about this part of history and was heartbroken to see what the characters endured, especially at the hands of an Allied country. The illustrations were beautiful and the plot was captivating. There are many scenes of heartbreak, death, and loss, but also of hope and kindness. Some historical elements weren't explained explicitly and a lot of inferring has to happen for the reader to grasp some of the more subtle details of historical bits.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Death of parent, Child death, Death, and Violence
Minor: Sexual assault
tays_books's review
emotional
sad
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
5.0
Content Warnings
Graphic: Death of parent, Deportation, Slavery, Child death, Death, and Murder
Moderate: Sexual assault, Confinement, and Excrement
Minor: Suicidal thoughts and Rape
ashylibrarian's review
challenging
dark
emotional
informative
sad
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? No
4.25
I was so excited to read the graphic novel adaptation of one of my favorite books. I loved experiencing the story in a new format, though I will say I wish some sections of the book were a little longer.
The illustrations were beautiful and truly captured the emotions being portrayed from the words, but also those in which words were not used.
The illustrations were beautiful and truly captured the emotions being portrayed from the words, but also those in which words were not used.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Child death, Confinement, Death, Death of parent, Emotional abuse, Grief, Misogyny, Murder, Physical abuse, Police brutality, Sexism, and Violence
Moderate: Rape, Sexual assault, Sexual harassment, and War
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