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apthompson's review against another edition
emotional
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
3.0
Content Warnings
Graphic: War, Deportation, Racial slurs, Religious bigotry, Grief, Injury/Injury detail, Gun violence, Child death, Colonisation, Confinement, Genocide, and Violence
wynnebirchmaple's review against another edition
challenging
dark
emotional
hopeful
informative
inspiring
reflective
sad
tense
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
5.0
Sarajevo during the 1990s. A harmonious society becomes a partitioned war-torn ruin. There is genocide, nationalism and failed aid supports. This work centers around an artist’s response to remaining when she has sent her family onward and becomes trapped in the country she has always loved. The narrative is told beautifully and for this reader is not trauma porn. It’s a necessary story to tell and as all witness the world’s stage and fights for power and resources, a cautionary tale as well.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Abandonment, Forced institutionalization, Hate crime, Deportation, Death, War, and Confinement
Please keep in mind, though the ending is not all flowers and butterflies, there is survival and the opportunity for truth to be further witnessed. This book is tastefully and artfully done even though the story of Bosnia is one of horrors. Author, Priscilla Morris practices restraint and consideration for her readers and greater purpose. There’s a reason this book made it to the 2023 Women’s Prize shortlist.literaryscouser's review against another edition
challenging
dark
emotional
hopeful
inspiring
reflective
sad
tense
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
4.0
This book excellently explores the war in Sarajevo. It is handled with great delicately and empathy. This story is one of dispare, hope, war, freedom, trials and overcoming them. Overall a beautiful book that reveals the harsh reality of trying to flee, not just a war zone, but your home to be reunited with your family while exploring the deep connections with the people around you, who are living through the same trauma.
Content Warnings
Graphic: War, Child death, Violence, Death, and Gun violence
Moderate: Racism, Deportation, and Injury/Injury detail
Minor: Rape
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