passionatereader78's review against another edition
adventurous
challenging
emotional
sad
tense
slow-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? It's complicated
4.0
This was a beautifully written book.
It's a refreshing telling of WWII. It follows three character from Australia, America, China, and Japan. I enjoyed reading about three young people trying to survive the war. Emi is the daughter of the Japanese diplomat. She is in love with a Jewish boy she met in Australia before the war began. When she and her mother are sent to a camp in Texas she meets Christian a German American who is there with his family. This book follows the three of them during WWII.
It's a refreshing telling of WWII. It follows three character from Australia, America, China, and Japan. I enjoyed reading about three young people trying to survive the war. Emi is the daughter of the Japanese diplomat. She is in love with a Jewish boy she met in Australia before the war began. When she and her mother are sent to a camp in Texas she meets Christian a German American who is there with his family. This book follows the three of them during WWII.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Hate crime, Violence, Bullying, Confinement, and Genocide
Moderate: Death, Death of parent, Emotional abuse, and Physical abuse
Minor: Racial slurs, Pregnancy, and Car accident
goug220517's review against another edition
adventurous
dark
informative
fast-paced
4.0
Great read to learn about different cultural perspectives during the world war. Ending was wrapped up a little quickly, but overall pace of book had good character development.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Rape, Cultural appropriation, Death of parent, War, Child death, and Death
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