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cheerful_elephant's review against another edition
challenging
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
2.5
Content Warnings
Moderate: War
Minor: Rape and Medical trauma
gotem's review against another edition
adventurous
challenging
dark
emotional
hopeful
informative
inspiring
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? It's complicated
5.0
So, this story hits me probably a little harder than the average American reader. I was a volunteer for an information and evacuation group for Ukranian refugees in Kviv and other border cities who were subjugated to the initial Russian military wave. I worked with individuals to keep their minutes topped up, stay in contact with families, and navigate public and private transportation in their journey west.
So it is with great confidence that I can say this book took me back to the beginning of last year. Of 20 hour days scouring official and unofficial channels for accurate train times. Of connecting with people who promised a place to stay, only for them to take money and leave groups stranded. Of using Google translate to keep spirits high and tell a kid stories and ask about their favorite foods in an effort to keep their minds from straying to far deep into the rubble of their home.
The parallel of the two intertwined stories was a genius literary move. I have no other words for it.
I would recommend this book to anyone and everyone.
So it is with great confidence that I can say this book took me back to the beginning of last year. Of 20 hour days scouring official and unofficial channels for accurate train times. Of connecting with people who promised a place to stay, only for them to take money and leave groups stranded. Of using Google translate to keep spirits high and tell a kid stories and ask about their favorite foods in an effort to keep their minds from straying to far deep into the rubble of their home.
The parallel of the two intertwined stories was a genius literary move. I have no other words for it.
I would recommend this book to anyone and everyone.
Content Warnings
Graphic: War, Sexual assault, Death, Medical trauma, and Injury/Injury detail
cassimiranda's review against another edition
adventurous
dark
tense
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? N/A
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
3.5
Content Warnings
Graphic: Abandonment, Death of parent, War, Violence, Fire/Fire injury, Injury/Injury detail, Medical trauma, Xenophobia, Death, Grief, Rape, Body horror, Sexual assault, and Sexual violence
literarylaila's review against another edition
adventurous
challenging
dark
emotional
hopeful
informative
inspiring
mysterious
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? Yes
4.5
Content Warnings
Graphic: Cancer, Confinement, Death, Death of parent, Gore, Grief, Gun violence, Medical trauma, Physical abuse, Sexual assault, and Violence
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