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roos88's review against another edition
dark
emotional
informative
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? N/A
- Flaws of characters a main focus? N/A
5.0
saraw22's review
challenging
dark
informative
inspiring
sad
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
5.0
hobbit23's review against another edition
emotional
informative
sad
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
4.5
mj_03's review against another edition
dark
emotional
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
listless_librarian's review against another edition
dark
emotional
informative
sad
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
4.0
mbm7pink's review against another edition
dark
emotional
informative
inspiring
sad
tense
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
4.25
This was a very hard, but good read. A sorrowful, but important story. The pictures really brought it to life and were very graphic. I enjoyed following Lina’s journey and the added romance.
Graphic: Gun violence, Murder, Death, Trafficking, Sexual harassment, Child death, Genocide, Violence, Death of parent, Racism, Suicidal thoughts, and Physical abuse
maryshervin's review against another edition
challenging
dark
emotional
informative
sad
tense
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
4.75
lgmaxwell722's review against another edition
3.0
Just because it is a graphic novel does not make it any less of a story. Lina, a sixteen year old girl is forced from her home in Lithuania by the NKVD. In illustrations which set the tone and emotional prose we become viewers into her life in a forced labor camp. She will remain there for ten years. Based research and interviews conducted by Ruta Sepetys this is a powerful novel which doesn't hide the sorrow and horror Lina encounters. In the end it is a testament to Lina's will to survive which draws the reader in. Recommended for young and older readers who are looking for stories of hope amidst a dark time.