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

dark emotional informative sad tense medium-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? Plot
• Strong character development? Yes
• Loveable characters? Yes
• Diverse cast of characters? Yes
• Flaws of characters a main focus? No

4.25

Gripping, brutal, so deeply heartbreaking. A story from WWII that at least in the USA education system often went overlooked. I had barely heard anything about the Baltic experience during World War II and this was an incredibly graphic peek inside. Educational, supremely well-written, and the illustrations pair perfectly with the disturbing subject matter.