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Brother's Keeper by Julie Lee

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lamilovesbooks's review against another edition

5.0

Oh yeah I'm in absolute shambles.

The attachment I feel to Sora is unreal and I had to put the book down several times because I was so anxious about what would happen next.

I can't remember where I got this recommendation from but it's literally now one of my top reads for the year.

dlnrpo's review against another edition

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4.0

broke my heart

ellbo_oks333's review

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5.0

This book... it sent me in a whirlwind of emotions. As a Korean-American, it made me feel more connected to my history. Connections to a painful history of Korea. "Brother's Keeper" was an extremely sorrowful, yet important book to read. It not only leans on what it was to be a refugee during the Korean War, but also what it means to be a girl as well that's still prevalent now. Everyone needs to read this book, young and old.

phoenixg's review

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emotional inspiring sad 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

5.0

caylieratzlaff's review

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3.0

Powerful Middle Grade novel set during the Korean War. Deals with Gender customs and refugees from North to South Korea. While powerful in its message, I struggled to get into a flow with reading this.

periparaparasakura's review

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I can't bear tragedy. Feels like one.

rebeccazh's review

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4.0

A very vivid description of Sora's harrowing early life. Julie Lee has a simple but rather beautiful and evocative writing style that really conveys Sora's emotions. I cried near the end when her brother died. It was just heartbreaking. I haven't lost someone but it's one of my greatest fears, especially losing a sibling, and so I really felt for Sora.