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theycallmerash's review against another edition
emotional
inspiring
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? It's complicated
4.5
Content Warnings
Graphic: Child death, Death, Genocide, Violence, Grief, Death of parent, War, and Deportation
Moderate: Rape, Sexual assault, Torture, Transphobia, Xenophobia, Antisemitism, Mass/school shootings, Murder, and Abandonment
Minor: Alcoholism, Cancer, Miscarriage, Sexism, Terminal illness, and Police brutality
cassienolan's review against another edition
challenging
dark
emotional
hopeful
sad
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
5.0
An incredibly well written WWII story. Not an easy read of course, but my favourite WWII story I’ve read to date. Also the first book ever to make me properly cry - the writing really draws you in and connects you with the time and the characters. Definitely recommend
Content Warnings
Graphic: Child death, Death, Genocide, Gun violence, Hate crime, Homophobia, Miscarriage, Misogyny, Physical abuse, Rape, Sexual assault, Sexual violence, Terminal illness, Transphobia, Violence, Antisemitism, Grief, Mass/school shootings, Death of parent, Murder, War, and Injury/Injury detail