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174 pages • first pub 2013 (editions)
ISBN/UID: 9781571311191
Format: Paperback
Language: English
Publisher: Milkweed Editions
Publication date: 10 May 2016
Description
Twin brothers Amed and Aziz live in the peaceful shade of their family's orange grove. But when a bomb kills the boys' grandparents, the war that plagues their country changes their lives forever. Blood must repay blood, and, in order to avenge th...
Community Reviews Summary of 485 reviews
Moods
emotional 72%
reflective 57%
dark 44%
challenging 23%
tense 21%
informative 8%
adventurous 6%
inspiring 6%
mysterious 4%
hopeful 2%
relaxing 2%
Pace
medium 37%
slow 11%
Plot- or character-driven?
A mix: 42% | Character: 33% | Plot: 21% | N/A: 3%Strong character development?
It's complicated: 37% | Yes: 37% | No: 18% | N/A: 6%Loveable characters?
Yes: 45% | It's complicated: 35% | No: 12% | N/A: 6%Diverse cast of characters?
Yes: 58% | It's complicated: 19% | No: 12% | N/A: 9%Flaws of characters a main focus?
Yes: 38% | It's complicated: 32% | No: 19% | N/A: 9%Average rating
Content Warnings
Submitted by users as part of their reviews
Graphic
Death, Child death, Terminal illnessModerate
Child abuse, War, ViolenceMinor
Domestic abuse
174 pages • first pub 2013 (editions)
ISBN/UID: 9781571311191
Format: Paperback
Language: English
Publisher: Milkweed Editions
Publication date: 10 May 2016
Description
Twin brothers Amed and Aziz live in the peaceful shade of their family's orange grove. But when a bomb kills the boys' grandparents, the war that plagues their country changes their lives forever. Blood must repay blood, and, in order to avenge th...
Community Reviews Summary of 485 reviews
Moods
emotional 72%
reflective 57%
dark 44%
challenging 23%
tense 21%
informative 8%
adventurous 6%
inspiring 6%
mysterious 4%
hopeful 2%
relaxing 2%
Pace
medium 37%
slow 11%
Plot- or character-driven?
A mix: 42% | Character: 33% | Plot: 21% | N/A: 3%Strong character development?
It's complicated: 37% | Yes: 37% | No: 18% | N/A: 6%Loveable characters?
Yes: 45% | It's complicated: 35% | No: 12% | N/A: 6%Diverse cast of characters?
Yes: 58% | It's complicated: 19% | No: 12% | N/A: 9%Flaws of characters a main focus?
Yes: 38% | It's complicated: 32% | No: 19% | N/A: 9%Average rating
Content Warnings
Submitted by users as part of their reviews
Graphic
Death, Child death, Terminal illnessModerate
Child abuse, War, ViolenceMinor
Domestic abuse