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ibjilln's review
adventurous
challenging
dark
reflective
sad
tense
slow-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.25
Graphic: Medical content, Ableism, Grief, Death of parent, Dysphoria, War, Antisemitism, Chronic illness, Injury/Injury detail, and Terminal illness
Moderate: Blood, Alcohol, Body shaming, Classism, Sexism, Xenophobia, Emotional abuse, Genocide, Infidelity, Violence, and Gun violence
Minor: Abandonment and Pregnancy
amandalorianxo's review against another edition
adventurous
emotional
mysterious
sad
medium-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
4.0
Female MC is disabled (inability to walk without aide) Jewish male MC
I’m thrilled that this is my first book logged for 2023. This was such a different take on World War Two that doesn’t entirely revolve around resistance fighters, or service men/women. Anita allowed us to soak in Lena’s life from beginning and nearly into her mid/late twenties. Soaking in the travel of the circus life was a wonderful experience. She did build up a little bit of intrigue and mystery, keeping me interested throughout the way. There may have been a few things here & there that I would have changed in terms of filler (this was a wii longer than I anticipated) but a worthy read nevertheless!
I’m thrilled that this is my first book logged for 2023. This was such a different take on World War Two that doesn’t entirely revolve around resistance fighters, or service men/women. Anita allowed us to soak in Lena’s life from beginning and nearly into her mid/late twenties. Soaking in the travel of the circus life was a wonderful experience. She did build up a little bit of intrigue and mystery, keeping me interested throughout the way. There may have been a few things here & there that I would have changed in terms of filler (this was a wii longer than I anticipated) but a worthy read nevertheless!
Moderate: Injury/Injury detail and Grief
Minor: War and Antisemitism
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