Reviews - The War I Finally Won

The War I Finally Won by Kimberly Brubaker Bradley

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I’m very clearly in the minority here, but this book didn’t do it for me the way its predecessor did.

My issues surrounded bringing up some important topics and then skirting them (specifically musings on death/heaven, and insinuations that a couple characters are lesbians). My feelings: go all in or don’t go at all, but don’t bring it up and then skirt the issues.

I also got annoyed with some of the reputation of events that happened in the first book for the reader’s sake. Maybe more sequels do this and I’m uninformed because I read mostly stand-alone books?

The book was a fun, action-packed read, but ultimately I was just a little disappointed.

lee_hillshire's review against another edition

The first book wasn't super impressive to me, but dang, this one had surprising resonance and depth that I really appreciated. There was still stuff about the writing or story that confused me or left me scratching my head, but there's still some really great stuff in here.

kellyholmes's review against another edition

5.0

emotional hopeful reflective

lmv_1721's review against another edition

4.75

adventurous challenging inspiring 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: No

keegan_rellim_taylor's review against another edition

3.0

A good follow-up to The War That Saved My Life. Not sure I loved it quite as much, but I can't think of anything the author could have done to change that. The War That Saved My Life was just so fresh and a unique well told story. This was a continuation which automatically made it slightly less fresh. Still, it was nice to see Ada and Jamie progressing and growing emotionally so I'm glad I read it and would happily recommend it.