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merrynthomas's review against another edition
adventurous
challenging
informative
inspiring
reflective
sad
tense
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
3.75
Graphic: Bullying, Death, Gore, Grief, Injury/Injury detail, Physical abuse, Police brutality, Racial slurs, Racism, Violence, Colonisation, Death of parent, Torture, Murder, Blood, and War
phob's review against another edition
challenging
slow-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
1.75
Graphic: Injury/Injury detail, Racism, Police brutality, Colonisation, and Child death
Moderate: Torture, War, Physical abuse, Abandonment, Violence, and Murder
Minor: Antisemitism, Pregnancy, and Genocide
crazytourists_books's review against another edition
dark
emotional
hopeful
sad
tense
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
3.0
A brutal book that opens a window to a different world. Based on a true story, that of the authors father, which makes it even more brutal.
A depiction of life in Africa, during the colonial times, pre, during and post WWII, heartbreaking and depressive but at the same time full of will to live a good life.
A lot of brutal, nauseating violence at some points, a bit chaotic at others but a narration that held you tight in its grip.
Not enjoyable but quite interesting and captivating.
A depiction of life in Africa, during the colonial times, pre, during and post WWII, heartbreaking and depressive but at the same time full of will to live a good life.
A lot of brutal, nauseating violence at some points, a bit chaotic at others but a narration that held you tight in its grip.
Not enjoyable but quite interesting and captivating.
Graphic: Child abuse, Colonisation, Torture, Rape, War, Racism, and Antisemitism
cthornhill's review against another edition
adventurous
emotional
informative
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
Graphic: Death of parent and Abandonment
Moderate: War, Colonisation, and Confinement
Minor: Antisemitism, Child abuse, Misogyny, Racism, and Slavery
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