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This book is told through a child’s eyes but captures the nuance and impossible choices around kidnapping and militarized groups in Columbia. It’s a snapshot into a story and time that I had little knowledge of. It was well done, but it took me a long time to read due to the weighty topic while also not being suspenseful or particularly plot driven.

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3.0

3.5 A sad, moving and dramatic story based on true events. An unsettling life for all of the families trying to hold together.

rholzer's review against another edition

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challenging 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? Yes

5.0

mssarahmorgan's review against another edition

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challenging emotional sad tense medium-paced

Plot- or character-driven? Character
Strong character development? Yes
Loveable characters? Yes
Diverse cast of characters? Yes
Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

4.0

hotleifuice's review against another edition

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dnf @47%

merkatt's review against another edition

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5.0

A unique and riveting perspective on an internationally known tale. The deeply personal nature of the author's connection to the story makes this an exceptionally compelling and heartbreaking read.

cami19's review against another edition

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adventurous challenging dark emotional sad medium-paced

Plot- or character-driven? A mix
Strong character development? Yes
Loveable characters? Yes
Flaws of characters a main focus? No

4.0

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