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lkthomas07's review
challenging
dark
emotional
informative
sad
tense
medium-paced
4.0
Oof. Such a hard subject to read about. I’d never heard of the Holodomor in Ukraine until this and it’s so insane how that can happen. Glad I learned about this.
Not my favorite graphic style, but it did fit well with the narrative.
Not my favorite graphic style, but it did fit well with the narrative.
sincrusade's review
informative
sad
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
3.25
caeliniscreepy's review
challenging
emotional
sad
4.0
100% ready to kick Borys's ass. Should've shown that guy the pumpkin.
hanj12's review
challenging
dark
emotional
informative
reflective
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? N/A
- Diverse cast of characters? N/A
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
4.0
4/5⭐️
I start by stating I won a copy of this book in a Goodreads giveaway and am very appreciative I did.
This story/history is one that I was not very familiar with before reading this novel. The author did a great job of educating the reader on the history through approachable and emotional ties to the humanity of the people who lived through this tumultuous time. I love the art style and the way it felt so genuine to the story. It feels like your grandfather is drawing as he explains your family’s history to make sure you get the full comprehension of the events.
Please read the content warnings.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Death of parent, Child death, Death, and Domestic abuse
Moderate: Genocide
Minor: Cannibalism and Sexual assault
zre_rodri's review
dark
emotional
sad
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
4.25
asgard793's review
dark
emotional
informative
reflective
sad
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
3.5
This is a compact, personalized depiction of the Holodomor in the graphic novel format. The horrific effects of famine throughout a tiny village are explored through the memories of a man thought to be the only survivor in his family. Red Harvest is an important effort to increase awareness about the Ukrainian national experience over the last century. That said, this title should only serve as an introduction to this expansive topic. The writing includes some forced exposition which detaches the reader from the intimate misery at hand, and the visualizations lack variation, making it difficult to distinguish characters. Red Harvest is a solid pick for budding historians in the middle school and high school age brackets.
brittburkard's review
challenging
dark
emotional
informative
sad
slow-paced
5.0
Heartbreaking. This graphic novel tells the story of Holodomor, the Ukrainian Famine, by following the POV of different family members throughout the novel. The artwork is stunning and done in such a way that it adds dramatically to the sense of terror and grief the people of the Ukrainian village Zelenyi Hai are experiencing under Stalin's rule. Really a stunning piece of work that taught me a lot about a subject I didn't know anything about prior to picking up the book.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Death of parent, Child death, Death, and Animal death
Moderate: Rape and Cannibalism
clizk425's review
dark
reflective
sad
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? N/A
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
4.0