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pages_on_fire's review against another edition
challenging
dark
emotional
sad
tense
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
5.0
rballenger's review against another edition
5.0
Type of read: Commuter Read.
What made me pick it up: I had just finished a previous book and needed something to listen to on my morning commute. 'Red, White, and Whole' was one of the first books that popped up in my search on Libby for currently available audiobooks with no specific genre, author, etc. in mind.
Overall rating: "You will write your own story, and it will be beautiful because it is yours."
'Red, White, and Whole' is an absolutely beautiful telling of young Reha and her struggle with feeling like she's living in two different worlds and how that impacts her life, including when her mother is diagnosed with and going through treatment for cancer. I'm so happy I stumbled upon this book. It was written with heart and as a reader, you are put smack dab in the middle of Reha's feelings, struggles, and strength. Did this book rip my heart out and make me want to go hug all my family members? Yes. Yes, it did. Totally worth it. I would 100% recommend 'Red, White, and Whole.'
What made me pick it up: I had just finished a previous book and needed something to listen to on my morning commute. 'Red, White, and Whole' was one of the first books that popped up in my search on Libby for currently available audiobooks with no specific genre, author, etc. in mind.
Overall rating: "You will write your own story, and it will be beautiful because it is yours."
'Red, White, and Whole' is an absolutely beautiful telling of young Reha and her struggle with feeling like she's living in two different worlds and how that impacts her life, including when her mother is diagnosed with and going through treatment for cancer. I'm so happy I stumbled upon this book. It was written with heart and as a reader, you are put smack dab in the middle of Reha's feelings, struggles, and strength. Did this book rip my heart out and make me want to go hug all my family members? Yes. Yes, it did. Totally worth it. I would 100% recommend 'Red, White, and Whole.'
moonstonee's review against another edition
emotional
inspiring
reflective
sad
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
5.0
kimal2028's review against another edition
3.0
This book broke my heart so much!
I hate how Reha's mother was taken from her and that she blamed herself because she couldn't give marrow to her mother. It is really hard for people to move on from a death in their family. Your family is like a piece of your heart. You give it more and more of your heart so it can grow and become everything that it can. But when it's broken your entire heart breaks. That piece of your heart just disappears. It's really sad.
But Reha learned how to fill the hole just a little bit by leaning on her friends and her family again.
I hate how Reha's mother was taken from her and that she blamed herself because she couldn't give marrow to her mother. It is really hard for people to move on from a death in their family. Your family is like a piece of your heart. You give it more and more of your heart so it can grow and become everything that it can. But when it's broken your entire heart breaks. That piece of your heart just disappears. It's really sad.
But Reha learned how to fill the hole just a little bit by leaning on her friends and her family again.
roseleaf24's review against another edition
4.0
This book did such a good job of showing the immigrant's pull between two worlds, and if showing grief. But it also manages to make both those relatable to readers who haven't experienced them. I love novels in verse; this isn't the best example, but a few of the poems are beautiful.
kb_hg's review against another edition
4.0
Probably would give this a 5 star when I reread it, but life is way to overwhelming right that I didn’t give the book as much of attention as it deserves. Beautiful message and made me cry