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e_reader77's review against another edition
2.0
Liked the history, but the ending was abrupt and unfinished. A quick read.
jenn_reads_everything's review against another edition
4.0
Harrowing and beautiful story that I will never forget
ritumathews's review against another edition
5.0
This was a very well-written book, which completely helped to understand the destruction created in the 1940s by Stalin and Hitler. I would definitely recommend this book, as it is fact-based, and as a result, informative while telling a fantastic story.
historical fiction
historical fiction
lottie1803's review against another edition
adventurous
dark
emotional
reflective
sad
tense
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.0
aixahv3858's review against another edition
4.0
Un libro durísimo, que todo el mundo debería leer y que me ha hecho hasta llorar. Lo más duro, sin duda, son las similitudes que tiene historia con la actual, con la de los refugiados, parece que estamos condenados a repetir una y otra vez la historia.
"El mal gobernará hasta que los hombres y las mujeres de buena voluntad se decidan a actuar". Qué tal si empezamos a actuar ya?
"El mal gobernará hasta que los hombres y las mujeres de buena voluntad se decidan a actuar". Qué tal si empezamos a actuar ya?
annatrller's review against another edition
challenging
emotional
informative
sad
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
3.25
buttercupita's review against another edition
4.0
My daughter recommended this fast paced and interesting book about how the Soviets deported Lithuanians (and Latvians and Estonians) from their homelands and brought them to work as prisoners/slaves in the Arctic Circle. It was a good read and an education into a little considered aspect of WWII.
katxh's review against another edition
5.0
I read this book around two-three years ago, I wasn't going to read it cause it was out of the norm for me I'm a particularly hopeless romantic when it comes to books, but this wasn't my usual bed-time story.
It was a really good book and it made me cry a few times but it's a good book and I'd recommend it!
It was a really good book and it made me cry a few times but it's a good book and I'd recommend it!
logan08's review against another edition
5.0
This was such an amazing book, that I almost have no words, almost. This tale was inspiring, riveting and heart-wrenching all at the same time. The story is so beautiful, and different because it is about the Soviet camps, that aren't usually addressed. I especially love that there was romance, but it didn't overtake the story as some romances can. This book was so beautifully written, I would definitely recommend this to anyone who likes things about World War 2.