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timna_wyckoff's review against another edition
4.0
Read for 4th grade book club. This book impressed me. It was hard to imagine how someone could write a book for such a young audience (mid/late-elementary) about the horribleness of the Taliban. But, the author did it. At first, I thought the writing felt really clunky. But, in the end, I think the straightforwardness made the reality of life for this young girl under the Taliban bearable to read (if still appropriately disturbing). I also really liked how the story included experiences common to all (annoying older sister!) to help young readers relate.
blloyd13's review against another edition
challenging
emotional
informative
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
3.75
jimjam159's review against another edition
challenging
hopeful
informative
inspiring
sad
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
4.0
brilee92's review against another edition
dark
emotional
hopeful
informative
inspiring
reflective
sad
tense
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
5.0
Content Warnings
Graphic: Police brutality
Moderate: Gun violence, War, Violence, Torture, Sexism, Police brutality, Injury/Injury detail, Death, Confinement, and Adult/minor relationship
leovaldezlover's review against another edition
dark
emotional
hopeful
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
1.5
arallovesbooks's review against another edition
hopeful
informative
inspiring
fast-paced
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? N/A
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
2.5
rachejm's review against another edition
challenging
emotional
sad
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
4.0
ashoftheshire33's review against another edition
challenging
dark
emotional
inspiring
sad
fast-paced
5.0
cgbcgb's review against another edition
emotional
informative
inspiring
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
4.5
its_alex_stevenson's review against another edition
challenging
dark
emotional
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