Reviews tagging 'Violence'

Cilka's Journey by Heather Morris

48 reviews

tarahmanning's review against another edition

inspiring 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

4.0

 The moment I finished The Tattooist of Auschwitz, I knew I had to get my hands on Cilka’s Journey. This book is like a secret diary that reveals the next chapter of Cilka's life after her liberation from Auschwitz. What should have been a time of giving thanks has turned into the next chapter of her nightmare.

The author's note gives us a sneak peek into the making of this masterpiece - a beautiful patchwork quilt of stories woven from various sources. Heather Morris spoke to people who knew Cilka, read diaries and journals of people who were in Vorkuta gulag in Siberia at the same time she was, and even studied photographs to capture the essence of that time.

Heather Morris is a magician, weaving stories that let us experience the hardships that these people faced, the inhumane conditions they lived in, and how they persevered through it all. Cilka's story is a testament to the human spirit, her unselfishness, and her passion for helping others, even when she had nothing to give. 

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Content Warnings

Moderate: Physical abuse, Religious bigotry, Violence, Genocide, Rape, and Emotional abuse

walskishere's review against another edition

dark fast-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? Plot
• Strong character development? No
• Diverse cast of characters? No
• Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

I'm choosing to not rate this. After finishing the book, I looked up the real Cilka. It seems that the family has severe issue with how Heather Morris portrayed her. Out of respect, I won't be rating this, but I did enjoy the writing.

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Antisemitism, Violence, and War

Moderate: Torture

kconnorz's review against another edition

challenging dark emotional sad fast-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? A mix
• Strong character development? Yes
• Loveable characters? Yes
• Diverse cast of characters? No
• Flaws of characters a main focus? N/A

4.0

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Content Warnings

Moderate: Antisemitism, Pregnancy, Rape, Violence, and Death

bellagasparro's review against another edition

dark emotional sad 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

4.25

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Antisemitism

Moderate: Rape, Violence, and Sexual assault

bookshelfhannah's review against another edition

challenging dark emotional sad tense 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? No

5.0

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Antisemitism, Blood, Death of parent, Genocide, Grief, Rape, Hate crime, Medical content, Racism, Emotional abuse, Physical abuse, Violence, Medical trauma, Murder, Sexual assault, Torture, Death, and Deportation

condimentsqueen's review against another edition

dark emotional hopeful inspiring sad tense fast-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? Character
• Strong character development? Yes
• Loveable characters? Yes
• Diverse cast of characters? Yes
• Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

2.75

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Violence, War, Torture, Rape, Sexual assault, and Sexual violence

tcfoster's review against another edition

challenging dark emotional hopeful inspiring sad tense medium-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? A mix
• Strong character development? It's complicated
• Loveable characters? Yes
• Diverse cast of characters? Yes
• Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated

4.75

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Death, Rape, Violence, Torture, and War

elisalasater's review against another edition

adventurous challenging dark emotional sad tense medium-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? Character
• Strong character development? Yes
• Loveable characters? It's complicated
• Diverse cast of characters? No
• Flaws of characters a main focus? No

3.75

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Rape, Violence, Genocide, Antisemitism, Physical abuse, and Death

Moderate: Pregnancy

emlay_'s review against another edition

challenging dark reflective sad slow-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? Plot
• Strong character development? It's complicated
• Loveable characters? Yes
• Diverse cast of characters? No
• Flaws of characters a main focus? No

3.0

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Medical trauma, Deportation, Forced institutionalization, and Medical content

Moderate: Miscarriage, Death, and Rape

Minor: Violence and Sexual violence

dayingst's review against another edition

challenging dark emotional informative reflective sad tense medium-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

4.5

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Police brutality, Slavery, Violence, Grief, Rape, Hate crime, Medical content, Genocide, Injury/Injury detail, Blood, and Death