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4.48 AVERAGE
4.48 AVERAGE
dark
emotional
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Oh maaaaaaaaan reading the one-star reviews to these (well, more the reviews to [b: the war that saved my life|20912424|The War that Saved My Life (The War That Saved My Life, #1)|Kimberly Brubaker Bradley|https://images.gr-assets.com/books/1453342842s/20912424.jpg|40277782], this one hasn't managed to accumulate a critical mass of angry women fuming about the "lesbian agenda" yet) is an interesting window into rightwing loon Goodreads.
4.5/5...There was no way this could match the tremendous standard of its predecessor, but it was still a really excellent tale of recovery and family. Ada’s new refugee housemate Ruth added a nice dimension, and ground for all kinds of character development for virtually everyone, but I was really most captured the moment Lord Thornton read that letter to Ada and the rest in early Act 3...#InvincibleAda
I accidentally reserved the audiobook version, rather than a Kindle copy, but it was as well-narrated as the first book was.
I accidentally reserved the audiobook version, rather than a Kindle copy, but it was as well-narrated as the first book was.
emotional
hopeful
inspiring
reflective
tense
medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
A mix
Strong character development:
Yes
Loveable characters:
Yes
Diverse cast of characters:
Complicated
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Yes
The War I Finally Won
by Kimberly Brubaker Bradley
4 out of 5 stars
This second book is still about Ada. Ada and her brother, Jamie. Ada and her legal guardian--now, as of her mam has death, Susan. Ada and her first friend ever, Maggie. Ada and her favorite horse, Butter. Ada and the World War II. Yeah, there's no much change in this second book. This book is slightly thicker than the first one but still have the first book's ambiance.
More complicated story
If the first book mostly talk about how Ada can survive the war inside herself, for now the conflict is more complicated. One of them is about how Ada has to deal with another person around her. Moreover with someone that she barely know like Lady Thorton. After the war in Britain that made Ada's mam dead, Ada and Jamie back to live with Susan. Susan assured both of them that she would take care Ada and Jamie no matter what happen. Therefore, Susan fought for Ada's foot operation. Yeah, this book is opened with the decision of Susan to operate Ada's foot.
So, Ada now was no longer crippled. After the recovery, Ada could walk easily and did everything that couldn't she did when she still crippled. Ada started to ride Butter and help Fred--the horse keeper in the Thorton house, worked at stable. Ada felt that all of those experience were amazing. Moreover, she could stand by her own foot. She didn't need any help anymore.
But, now Ada has to face another challenge in her life. Start from Lady Thorton's decision to live at Ada's cottage, Maggie that couldn't get home easily from school, until the arrival of Ruth, a Germany girl that should be a suspicious person. So, how Ada could handle this condition? Could she survive again like before?
More review could be read through this link https://www.theredglowofthedawn.com/2020/01/the-war-i-finally-won-still-sweet-like.html
by Kimberly Brubaker Bradley
4 out of 5 stars
This second book is still about Ada. Ada and her brother, Jamie. Ada and her legal guardian--now, as of her mam has death, Susan. Ada and her first friend ever, Maggie. Ada and her favorite horse, Butter. Ada and the World War II. Yeah, there's no much change in this second book. This book is slightly thicker than the first one but still have the first book's ambiance.
More complicated story
If the first book mostly talk about how Ada can survive the war inside herself, for now the conflict is more complicated. One of them is about how Ada has to deal with another person around her. Moreover with someone that she barely know like Lady Thorton. After the war in Britain that made Ada's mam dead, Ada and Jamie back to live with Susan. Susan assured both of them that she would take care Ada and Jamie no matter what happen. Therefore, Susan fought for Ada's foot operation. Yeah, this book is opened with the decision of Susan to operate Ada's foot.
So, Ada now was no longer crippled. After the recovery, Ada could walk easily and did everything that couldn't she did when she still crippled. Ada started to ride Butter and help Fred--the horse keeper in the Thorton house, worked at stable. Ada felt that all of those experience were amazing. Moreover, she could stand by her own foot. She didn't need any help anymore.
But, now Ada has to face another challenge in her life. Start from Lady Thorton's decision to live at Ada's cottage, Maggie that couldn't get home easily from school, until the arrival of Ruth, a Germany girl that should be a suspicious person. So, how Ada could handle this condition? Could she survive again like before?
More review could be read through this link https://www.theredglowofthedawn.com/2020/01/the-war-i-finally-won-still-sweet-like.html
Oh my goodness. So emotional right now, just finished. This book goes in my top ten favorite books of all time, along with the first. Read these books. Please. What are you waiting for- Go!
Ada continues her journey of recovering from a traumatic childhood while living permanently with her guardian, Susan, and her brother Jamie. As the war progresses, she has questions about who counts as Britain's enemies when a German Jewish woman comes to stay with them, how religion works, what will become of her and Jamie if something happens to Susan, and what her role is with Jamie now that she isn't expected to raise her brother any longer. Lots of food for discussion with a tween reader here.
adventurous
emotional
inspiring
sad
tense
fast-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
Character
Strong character development:
Yes
Loveable characters:
Yes
Diverse cast of characters:
Yes
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Yes
adventurous
emotional
hopeful
informative
inspiring
reflective
sad
tense
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:
Complicated
My students enjoyed this sequel to The War That Saved My Life. I like how it addresses religion and loss.