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teacupsandfirereads's review against another edition
challenging
dark
sad
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
3.5
Ooof, that was a tough one. It is dark, heavy and very atmospherical/vivid. I understand that this is what may make it so great for some. For me, it was just a bit much. But I one hundred percent understand the privilege I have in saying this. I enjoyed the story and Dita as a character. The story was multidimensional as were the characters. The translation was done very well; it read like it was written in English. What surprises me is that this is listed as young adult. with the writing style, details and description, I would not say it is.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Genocide, Emotional abuse, Child death, Torture, Physical abuse, Antisemitism, and Death
Moderate: Racial slurs, Suicide, Racism, Religious bigotry, War, Violence, Confinement, and Hate crime
Minor: Deportation, Classism, Grief, Medical content, Xenophobia, Rape, and Cursing
rachjaki744's review against another edition
adventurous
challenging
dark
emotional
hopeful
informative
inspiring
mysterious
reflective
sad
tense
slow-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
4.5
Content Warnings
Graphic: Genocide, Police brutality, Medical content, Grief, Classism, Death of parent, Slavery, Torture, War, Xenophobia, Racism, Violence, Hate crime, Murder, Death, Physical abuse, Gun violence, Medical trauma, Rape, and Terminal illness
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