4.27 AVERAGE

challenging dark medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven: A mix
Strong character development: Yes
Loveable characters: Complicated
Diverse cast of characters: No
Flaws of characters a main focus: No

Really engaging true story of a war hero. Couldn't put down.
adventurous dark emotional 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

Gut-wrenching, beautiful tale of the horrors of war. Well-told for the most part; as a reader I felt I was in the mountains, or driving along with Pino. At times the story seemed just a bit too fantastic; and it’s hard to believe that one kid really experienced so much, but I’m not sure if that’s because I’d rather not think that one person could see so much suffering.
It was painful to read about the ugliness of war and what it does to people, but I’m glad this story was told and I feel comfort in knowing there have always been good people ready to risk their own lives in order to stand up against evil.
emotional reflective sad tense medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven: A mix
Strong character development: Yes
Loveable characters: Complicated
Diverse cast of characters: No
Flaws of characters a main focus: Yes

All time favorite read
challenging dark emotional hopeful informative inspiring reflective sad tense

3.5⭐
adventurous challenging dark emotional inspiring reflective sad 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
adventurous dark emotional sad tense 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: No