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roos88's review against another edition
dark
emotional
informative
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? N/A
- Flaws of characters a main focus? N/A
5.0
saraw22's review against another edition
challenging
dark
informative
inspiring
sad
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
5.0
hobbit23's review
emotional
informative
sad
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
4.5
mj_03's review
dark
emotional
sad
tense
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
listless_librarian's review
dark
emotional
informative
sad
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
4.0
mbm7pink's review
dark
emotional
informative
inspiring
sad
tense
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
4.25
This was a very hard, but good read. A sorrowful, but important story. The pictures really brought it to life and were very graphic. I enjoyed following Lina’s journey and the added romance.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Gun violence, Murder, Death, Trafficking, Sexual harassment, Child death, Genocide, Violence, Death of parent, Racism, Suicidal thoughts, and Physical abuse
maryshervin's review
challenging
dark
emotional
informative
sad
tense
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
4.75
lgmaxwell722's review
3.0
Just because it is a graphic novel does not make it any less of a story. Lina, a sixteen year old girl is forced from her home in Lithuania by the NKVD. In illustrations which set the tone and emotional prose we become viewers into her life in a forced labor camp. She will remain there for ten years. Based research and interviews conducted by Ruta Sepetys this is a powerful novel which doesn't hide the sorrow and horror Lina encounters. In the end it is a testament to Lina's will to survive which draws the reader in. Recommended for young and older readers who are looking for stories of hope amidst a dark time.