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4.48 AVERAGE
4.48 AVERAGE
“You can know things all you like, and someday you might believe them.”
adventurous
emotional
lighthearted
sad
medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
Character
Strong character development:
Yes
Loveable characters:
Yes
Diverse cast of characters:
No
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Yes
emotional
hopeful
inspiring
fast-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
Character
Strong character development:
Yes
Loveable characters:
Complicated
Diverse cast of characters:
Yes
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Complicated
Heartbreaking, but wonderful. Although there is much more war and death in this book, I personally found it less traumatic than the first one - mostly because the abusive mother is no longer there - such a relief!
But the war is there and it is devastating to read about it, even when seen from afar, as in this book.
But the war is there and it is devastating to read about it, even when seen from afar, as in this book.
I personally loved when Susan got better but it was very sad when John died of an air raid and when Susan got
Read the first novel, The War That Saved My Life, before reading The War I Finally Won.
I read this book immediately after finishing TWTSML and read it in about 24 hours. Easy read, good story.
I read this book immediately after finishing TWTSML and read it in about 24 hours. Easy read, good story.
dark
emotional
funny
informative
inspiring
lighthearted
sad
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:
Complicated
The War I Finally Won is just as wonderful as (if not better than) the first book in this short series. KBB's writing is so pitch-perfect here! Ada's narrative voice is extremely engaging, funny, and distinctive, and the way she describes her world and the things she's learning about herself is wholly absorbing. There is a simplicity and quietness to this story that makes it so special. I honestly wouldn't be surprised if The War I Finally Won was also nominated for the Newbery in 2018.
