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A deeply emotional story where rights and wrongs have twisted meanings. It's a story of forced displacement, of hell being paved with good intentions, of erasure, amongst many other ideas. This was an engrossing and complex story that I fairly devoured. It was also a sad story that really put into focus the idea that you can't bring back the past, that there are things that no matter how hard you try, you can't get back. It has gratefulness wrapped up in bitterness and hate, in having no power to be your own person. This was a very moving story that shows us we can't afford to lightly what history tells us of the people at the top.

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4.0

I really enjoyed this book and it kept me interested in every moment. I loved the storyline and how it all connects throughout the book. I didn’t want to put it down.

cgcross's review

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emotional sad

4.0

megn317's review

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4.0

This was a slow build. But it took time to understand the 2 narrators and where they were coming from…it was worth being patient. It turned into a great story with some sadness, though….and I enjoyed the journey.

erintowner's review

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4.0

The writing was a little disjointed for me but I definitely felt things! What a realistic story of hope. Definitely handing this one on to friends.

shehtaz's review

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1.0

Did not finish. The plot didn't hold my interest.

unlyke_li's review

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challenging dark emotional reflective sad slow-paced

Plot- or character-driven? A mix
Strong character development? N/A
Loveable characters? Yes
Diverse cast of characters? Yes
Flaws of characters a main focus? N/A

5.0

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