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parasolcrafter's review against another edition
emotional
hopeful
informative
sad
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
4.5
this was a really good book that educated me in something i knew nothing about going into it. it was very sad at times and my heart ached (and still does) for salva, and i wish him nothing but the best with his foundation!!!
Graphic: Murder, Blood, Gun violence, War, Death, Violence, Genocide, Child death, and Death of parent
beklovesbooks's review against another edition
3.0
Struggles of two African children impacted by the lack of clean water access in southern Sudan. It alternates between their perspectives 20 years apart. The setting during one time period is a long trek to refugee camps trying to escape war.
Moderate: Child death
Minor: Violence, Abandonment, Genocide, Racism, War, Death of parent, Gun violence, Chronic illness, Death, Animal death, Grief, Injury/Injury detail, and Medical content
girlwhoreadssomtimes's review against another edition
adventurous
challenging
emotional
hopeful
inspiring
lighthearted
tense
fast-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
5.0
Graphic: War, Death of parent, Death, and Child death
It was a great book with a good message
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