Siberian Haiku by Lina Itagaki, Jurga Vilė

Siberian Haiku

Lina Itagaki, Jurga Vilė

233 pages first pub 2017 (editions)

fiction graphic novel historical reflective medium-paced

Description

An intense, touching, and informative glimpse into life in exile   One morning in June 1941, a quiet village in Central Lithuania is shaken out of its slumber by the sudden arrival of the Soviet Army. Eight-year-old Algiukas awakes to the sound of...

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Community Reviews Summary of 63 reviews

Moods

sad 91%
emotional 66%
dark 58%
reflective 50%
hopeful 41%
informative 41%
challenging 16%
inspiring 16%
relaxing 8%
tense 8%

Pace

medium 41%
fast 41%
slow 16%

Plot- or character-driven?

Character: 37% | Plot: 37% | A mix: 12% | N/A: 12%

Strong character development?

It's complicated: 33% | No: 33% | Yes: 33%

Loveable characters?

Yes: 100%

Diverse cast of characters?

It's complicated: 28% | No: 28% | Yes: 28% | N/A: 14%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

No: 100%

Average rating

4.41

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