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rhb1's review
inspiring
reflective
sad
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
5.0
caitlink's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
3.0
Content Warnings
Moderate: War, Death, Violence, and Antisemitism
mcbooklover728's review
challenging
dark
reflective
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.0
dblue236's review
challenging
emotional
informative
inspiring
reflective
sad
slow-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
3.0
Trigger warnings: Genocide, violence, racism, war, child death.
While this was not one of the biggest standout WWII novels I've read, there were definitely aspects of it that really left an impression. I felt the pace was a little too slow, but the characters were rich and multidimensional and I felt like I was reading about real people. This is definitely not for the faint of heart, but it's an important read, albeit a slightly plodding one.
While this was not one of the biggest standout WWII novels I've read, there were definitely aspects of it that really left an impression. I felt the pace was a little too slow, but the characters were rich and multidimensional and I felt like I was reading about real people. This is definitely not for the faint of heart, but it's an important read, albeit a slightly plodding one.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Genocide, Hate crime, Grief, Antisemitism, Adult/minor relationship, Child death, Death, Death of parent, Deportation, Mass/school shootings, Forced institutionalization, Gun violence, Injury/Injury detail, Murder, Physical abuse, Police brutality, Racial slurs, Racism, and Violence
Moderate: Blood, Sexual assault, and Sexual violence
wombat_88's review
challenging
emotional
informative
inspiring
reflective
sad
slow-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
3.0
sydneyestes13's review against another edition
dark
emotional
sad
slow-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
3.75
castleraybollar's review
challenging
dark
sad
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? N/A
3.0
jbare's review
challenging
dark
emotional
hopeful
informative
inspiring
mysterious
sad
tense
fast-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
4.0
readsrandiread's review against another edition
challenging
emotional
informative
sad
tense
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
4.0
In a sea of WWII historical fiction, I think this is one that will get a little lost.
✨ 4.5 star initially ✨
✨ 4 stars is probably my final rating though ✨
To be very clear, this is not a bad book, clearly I gave it 4.5 stars right off the bat. I just think that in such a heavily saturated genre like WWII historical fiction, the story really needs to be memorable and to stick out. I found value in this story, in the history, in the characters, in the storytelling style, I just know they weren’t memorable enough, if that makes sense. It’s a shorty, falling just under 300 pages. Makes it a fairly fast read, but might also add a bit to what I was describing.
Still a worthwhile read, just not a new favorite.
✨ 4.5 star initially ✨
✨ 4 stars is probably my final rating though ✨
To be very clear, this is not a bad book, clearly I gave it 4.5 stars right off the bat. I just think that in such a heavily saturated genre like WWII historical fiction, the story really needs to be memorable and to stick out. I found value in this story, in the history, in the characters, in the storytelling style, I just know they weren’t memorable enough, if that makes sense. It’s a shorty, falling just under 300 pages. Makes it a fairly fast read, but might also add a bit to what I was describing.
Still a worthwhile read, just not a new favorite.