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heather0927's review against another edition
challenging
emotional
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
2.0
strawbizzy's review against another edition
4.0
I’m usually not a big fan of YA, but I actually really liked this book. Csilla was a really cool character, and Locke did a good job of weaving in some fantastic elements in a way that felt natural. Kinda got annoyed with some of the romantic tension (it felt unnecessary to me) but that probably has more to do with me not typically liking YA than anything.
shaxx's review against another edition
4.0
Byla jsem zvědavá, jak americká autorka dokáže zpracovat příběh o maďarské revoluci, jak dokáže do textu vdechnout lásku k rodné zemi, ve které byla pouze jako turista. A myslím si, že to klaplo. Mám ráda tyhle knihy, které mi ukážou střípky historie jiných zemí, stejně jako Dcery dvouhlavého draka mi ukázaly kousek temné historie Japonska/Koreji, o které jsem neměla tušení. Rebelské srdce ukazuje zásadní kousek historie Maďarska a do toho je to protknuté opravdu štědrou dávkou magického realismu, který nemusí každému sednout. Psané je to tak krásně lyricky až poeticky, což zvláštně kontrastuje s částmi, které popisují následky války, utrpení a zoufalství. Tuhle knížku nejde číst jako jednohubku, je nutné se do ní ponořit a procítit to. Část, se kterou jsem měla trochu problém je ta, kdy hlavní hrdinka změní své smýšlení a posune tak děj do další etapy, ale za mě tu nebyl dostatečně vykreslený bod zlomu, který by ji dodal nové přesvědčení a odvahu. Příběh si tenhle posun žádal, ale mohl být zpracován lépe. Romantická linka tu spíš není, možná jen velmi slabý nádech a nemá to co dělat s romantickou nebo tělesnou touhou. Spíš zosobňuje sounáležitost, touhu po opoře a pocit míru a klidu, který přichází v přítomnosti stejně smýšlejícího jedince. Moc fajn je i závěrečný doslov, kde autorka popisuje, nakolik se čím inspirovala a proč. Magický realismus mám ráda a tady zde byl zastoupen v takové hutné formě, možná to bylo i spojené s těžkým tématem, takže ve výsledku jsem spokojená.
vici24kl's review against another edition
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? No
2.0
The writing was extremly repetitive and the main character was cringe and annoying. The love triangle (a literall triangle) was really unrealistic. I am still not sure if I like the combination of historical events and magical realism. I learned a lot about hungary after WW2 and I really enjoyed the way the author descibes the city Budapest. The book was not what i expected and therfore i was a little bit disappointed.
kiperoo's review against another edition
5.0
I've never read a YA novel set in this place and time and that alone was fascinating to me, but these characters just have so much heart. Loved them so!
beccacoffindaffer's review against another edition
5.0
Compelling, devastating, and magical, with a lyrical writing style that hooks you by the ribs and pulls you in as Locke explores the ideas of change and revolution, truth and lies. Literally can't get over this book -- the poignancy and magic in it have left a permanent imprint.
kappareads's review against another edition
5.0
I received an eARC from NetGalley and the publishers in exchange for an honest review.
Real rating: 4.5 stars
I was completely entranced by this from the start. This book follows Csilla, a Jewish girl who is days from escaping Hungary with her aunt and moving some place she can only hope is better. In trying to keep her head down, she meets Azriel, a mysterious boy who swoops in to intercept her from the secret police following her, and Tamas, who meets her at a dance to ask her an impossible question. The majority of the book is from Csilla’s point of view, with the occasional chapter from Azriel’s perspective, but they are all main characters as they affect the plot.
I really just loved Csilla as a main character. Her internal journey was so relatable, I felt for her so quickly. We get a lot of time with her and her thoughts before things really ramp up.
Click here for my post for this book's blog tour, including the rest of my review and my favorite quotes!
Real rating: 4.5 stars
I was completely entranced by this from the start. This book follows Csilla, a Jewish girl who is days from escaping Hungary with her aunt and moving some place she can only hope is better. In trying to keep her head down, she meets Azriel, a mysterious boy who swoops in to intercept her from the secret police following her, and Tamas, who meets her at a dance to ask her an impossible question. The majority of the book is from Csilla’s point of view, with the occasional chapter from Azriel’s perspective, but they are all main characters as they affect the plot.
I really just loved Csilla as a main character. Her internal journey was so relatable, I felt for her so quickly. We get a lot of time with her and her thoughts before things really ramp up.
Click here for my post for this book's blog tour, including the rest of my review and my favorite quotes!
sonshinelibrarian's review against another edition
4.0
This blend of historical fiction and magical realism was so interesting. Another period in history I wasn't familiar with. I really appreciate that there are more books dealing with the time after WWII and the war's aftermath. I really don't know anything about Hungary, so I found this really fascinating.