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sararose_cozy's review
4.0
4.5 stars.
This is one of those books that will stay with you for a long time. It was a bit hard for me to get into it at first. I didn’t understand the story it was trying to tell. It all clicked around Book 3. It reads like short stories that are all interwoven. What I appreciate about this book is that all questions are answered. I don’t feel wanting now that it’s over.
But it’s a hard read. It tells stories of refugees seeking asylum in Europe. Having lived through the arrivals of refugees and seeing how others responded to their arrival, and in turn reading about the other side of it, is astounding.
Although the stories may be fictional, they are so true and real. There are people who have lived this.
I question, why was I allowed to be born in a rich country and knowing only peace while others experience a totally different reality? A lot of moments I had to put the book down and take a breather.
This feels like mandatory reading.
The writing is exquisite. It is so submersive in the details of the setting. Every “book” is written in a different writing style, which is unique.
This is one of those books that will stay with you for a long time. It was a bit hard for me to get into it at first. I didn’t understand the story it was trying to tell. It all clicked around Book 3. It reads like short stories that are all interwoven. What I appreciate about this book is that all questions are answered. I don’t feel wanting now that it’s over.
But it’s a hard read. It tells stories of refugees seeking asylum in Europe. Having lived through the arrivals of refugees and seeing how others responded to their arrival, and in turn reading about the other side of it, is astounding.
Although the stories may be fictional, they are so true and real. There are people who have lived this.
I question, why was I allowed to be born in a rich country and knowing only peace while others experience a totally different reality? A lot of moments I had to put the book down and take a breather.
This feels like mandatory reading.
The writing is exquisite. It is so submersive in the details of the setting. Every “book” is written in a different writing style, which is unique.
danceinrain's review against another edition
challenging
emotional
reflective
sad
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
4.0
kimba13's review
challenging
emotional
reflective
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
4.0
eesizemore's review
dark
mysterious
slow-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
3.0
jennyalexandra's review
challenging
dark
emotional
sad
slow-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
3.0
krobart's review
4.0
See my review here:
https://whatmeread.wordpress.com/2022/07/04/review-1885-travelers/
https://whatmeread.wordpress.com/2022/07/04/review-1885-travelers/
noorabarakat's review
adventurous
challenging
emotional
hopeful
inspiring
reflective
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? Yes
5.0
aarons's review against another edition
adventurous
challenging
dark
emotional
informative
inspiring
reflective
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? It's complicated
5.0
5+stars. An all timer.
A deeply moving and exquisitely constructed book of stories through the eyes and about the lives of migrants and refugees. Empathy, compassion, walking in someone else’s shoes; whatever the terminology you choose to use, it is a lost art in our world today. Not enough people truly care or are concerned about others. Let alone others’ situations or understanding on a level of love. They only see the perceived threat of another impeding on what they have, their idea of what should exist, and plain old fashioned differences; be it language, skin color, or culture.
This book digs deep into the stories and lives of people living their lives the best way they know how, attempting to improve the ups and downs of life, as well creating opportunities for themselves and others to improve their day to day conditions in this world. Whether we want to admit it or not we are deeply tied together in ways and on levels that would astound us if we would just take the time to educate ourselves about others.
The author has crated a beautiful and heartfelt novel of intertwined stories displaying the cruelty of misguided, misinformed, and uneducated people. At the same time taking that three quarters empty glass of negativity and showing the reader the three quarters full glass of perseverance, adaptability, hope, and determination. Recognize each other’s suffering, feel each other’s hurting, listen to each other’s pleas, and let compassion and gentleness be our first instincts.
A deeply moving and exquisitely constructed book of stories through the eyes and about the lives of migrants and refugees. Empathy, compassion, walking in someone else’s shoes; whatever the terminology you choose to use, it is a lost art in our world today. Not enough people truly care or are concerned about others. Let alone others’ situations or understanding on a level of love. They only see the perceived threat of another impeding on what they have, their idea of what should exist, and plain old fashioned differences; be it language, skin color, or culture.
This book digs deep into the stories and lives of people living their lives the best way they know how, attempting to improve the ups and downs of life, as well creating opportunities for themselves and others to improve their day to day conditions in this world. Whether we want to admit it or not we are deeply tied together in ways and on levels that would astound us if we would just take the time to educate ourselves about others.
The author has crated a beautiful and heartfelt novel of intertwined stories displaying the cruelty of misguided, misinformed, and uneducated people. At the same time taking that three quarters empty glass of negativity and showing the reader the three quarters full glass of perseverance, adaptability, hope, and determination. Recognize each other’s suffering, feel each other’s hurting, listen to each other’s pleas, and let compassion and gentleness be our first instincts.
hdestiny1's review
dark
reflective
sad
tense
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
3.5