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sandymaple's review against another edition
adventurous
dark
sad
slow-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? No
3.0
Content Warnings
Graphic: Death, Suicide attempt, Violence, Child death, Pregnancy, Suicidal thoughts, Antisemitism, Grief, Death of parent, Genocide, Suicide, and War
louisesmith's review against another edition
adventurous
challenging
reflective
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.0
Whilst at times I found the switching point of views hard to follow because of how large the time jump was, as I became more invested in the story it started to make more sense as I could piece it all together. For the same reason, the beginning of the book was harder to read and get into. It was definitely a very intriguing storyline, I loved the contrast between the two huge historical events in both lifetimes, World War II and 9/11. It was a great way to highlight the impact of both and how this one girl in the middle had a connection to all of it. I enjoyed this book much more once I became invested in the storyline, was a well written, educational and very real novel.
Content Warnings
Minor: Suicide attempt and Suicidal thoughts
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