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middle_name_joy's review
5.0
"We were transformed into something else. Something far from human. Something easier to murder." (pg.19)
It never gets easier to read accounts from the Holocaust. [b:We'll Soon Be Home Again|49516286|We'll Soon Be Home Again|Jessica Bab Bonde|https://i.gr-assets.com/images/S/compressed.photo.goodreads.com/books/1567545431l/49516286._SX50_SY75_.jpg|59543424] is a collection of real-life experiences from young people who endured the horrors of the Shoah. Each account is unique, yet shares the signposts of terror: ghettos, families torn apart, grotesque conditions in the camps, endless cruelty, and the yawning unknown after liberation. Lately, I've been interested in that specific displacement. It's fascinating to me how people spent months, years in death prisons, witnessing daily atrocities, then one day walked out. What happened next? Some went in search of a life that was no longer there; some jumped from DP camp to DP camp trying to find relatives. Others moved to new countries and simply started over. Some eventually told their story, like the six here.
The graphic novel format makes a unimaginable period of history visual for young adult readers. Due to the often disturbing imagery, this isn't a kids book (not to say kids don't see worse these days). The illustrations allow the stories breathing room; the narratives are revealing and honest with small gaps here and there, the way it feels when someone tells you their personal history. It's very effective.
It never gets easier to read accounts from the Holocaust. [b:We'll Soon Be Home Again|49516286|We'll Soon Be Home Again|Jessica Bab Bonde|https://i.gr-assets.com/images/S/compressed.photo.goodreads.com/books/1567545431l/49516286._SX50_SY75_.jpg|59543424] is a collection of real-life experiences from young people who endured the horrors of the Shoah. Each account is unique, yet shares the signposts of terror: ghettos, families torn apart, grotesque conditions in the camps, endless cruelty, and the yawning unknown after liberation. Lately, I've been interested in that specific displacement. It's fascinating to me how people spent months, years in death prisons, witnessing daily atrocities, then one day walked out. What happened next? Some went in search of a life that was no longer there; some jumped from DP camp to DP camp trying to find relatives. Others moved to new countries and simply started over. Some eventually told their story, like the six here.
The graphic novel format makes a unimaginable period of history visual for young adult readers. Due to the often disturbing imagery, this isn't a kids book (not to say kids don't see worse these days). The illustrations allow the stories breathing room; the narratives are revealing and honest with small gaps here and there, the way it feels when someone tells you their personal history. It's very effective.
lucsbooks's review against another edition
3.0
In the times in which we are living now in which the voices of hate seem to be louder and louder, stories like these are important to remind us of what can happen if we do nothing to stop them.
The stories and people in this book are real and important and despite this not being my favorite book as an art piece, I’m better for having read it.
Thank you to Edelweiss+ and Drak Horse Books for this DRC.
The stories and people in this book are real and important and despite this not being my favorite book as an art piece, I’m better for having read it.
Thank you to Edelweiss+ and Drak Horse Books for this DRC.
carleesi's review against another edition
4.0
With the rise of hate and extremism we currently have in the world, it’s really important to platform the voices of those who’ve lived through what can happen if we leave this hate unchecked.
arrrgh_schooling's review against another edition
5.0
I read this with my 11 - it was her first introduction to the Holocaust and I feel like it gave her just enough information without being overwhelming. It's a perfect starting point and led us to some great discussions.
suitcaselife's review against another edition
4.0
An intense graphic novel that shows in which cruel way Nazi Germany destroyed thousands of childhoods.
aqilahreads's review against another edition
3.0
this book follows six people who survived the holocaust. their stories are heartbreaking and the art is amazing!!
however, felt that the storyline is a little bit choppy here & there, i found myself going to & fro to understand whats really going on. as someone who is not really knowledgeable about the events, it was still a great read & learning more about what happened. i just wished that i could appreciate this more.
however, felt that the storyline is a little bit choppy here & there, i found myself going to & fro to understand whats really going on. as someone who is not really knowledgeable about the events, it was still a great read & learning more about what happened. i just wished that i could appreciate this more.
grise's review against another edition
challenging
dark
emotional
inspiring
reflective
sad
tense
medium-paced
4.5
Content Warnings
Graphic: Antisemitism, Body horror, Child death, Death, Death of parent, Genocide, Grief, Murder, Physical abuse, and Racism