Between Shades of Gray: The Graphic Novel by Andrew Donkin, Ruta Sepetys

Between Shades of Gray: The Graphic Novel

Andrew Donkin, Ruta Sepetys with Dave Kopka (Illustrator)

160 pages • first pub 2021 (editions)

fiction historical young adult emotional sad slow-paced

Description

June, 1941. A knock comes at the door and the life of fifteen-year-old Lina Vilkas changes forever. She’s arrested by the Soviet secret police and deported from Lithuania to Siberia with her mother and younger brother. The conditions are horrific ...

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Community Reviews Summary of 157 reviews

Moods

emotional 88%
sad 88%
dark 62%
informative 48%
tense 42%
challenging 31%
reflective 31%
hopeful 17%
inspiring 17%
adventurous 8%
mysterious 2%

Pace

fast 55%
medium 35%
slow 10%

Plot- or character-driven?

A mix: 41% | Character: 29% | Plot: 25% | N/A: 3%

Strong character development?

Yes: 76% | It's complicated: 10% | N/A: 10% | No: 3%

Loveable characters?

Yes: 80% | It's complicated: 16% | No: 3%

Diverse cast of characters?

No: 37% | Yes: 34% | It's complicated: 17% | N/A: 10%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

No: 70% | Yes: 16% | It's complicated: 10% | N/A: 3%

Average rating

4.35

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