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291 pages • first pub 2001 (editions)
ISBN/UID: 0747550867
Format: Paperback
Language: English
Publisher: Not specified
Publication date: Not specified
Description
Walk in the shoes of Alem and you will learn what it's like to be a boy without a country. Alem's father is Ethiopian and his mother Eritrean, and as long as these two countries are at war, Alem's family is not welcome in either place. So Alem's f...
Community Reviews Summary of 378 reviews
Moods
sad 67%
inspiring 51%
informative 46%
reflective 46%
hopeful 34%
challenging 27%
adventurous 11%
dark 11%
tense 6%
funny 2%
mysterious 2%
Pace
fast 34%
slow 4%
Plot- or character-driven?
A mix: 44% | Character: 34% | Plot: 21%Strong character development?
Yes: 60% | It's complicated: 21% | No: 13% | N/A: 5%Loveable characters?
Yes: 87% | No: 5% | N/A: 5% | It's complicated: 2%Diverse cast of characters?
Yes: 100%Flaws of characters a main focus?
No: 78% | It's complicated: 10% | N/A: 5% | Yes: 5%Average rating
Content Warnings
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Graphic
Death of parentModerate
Racism, Xenophobia, Hate crimeMinor
Murder, Violence291 pages • first pub 2001 (editions)
ISBN/UID: 0747550867
Format: Paperback
Language: English
Publisher: Not specified
Publication date: Not specified
Description
Walk in the shoes of Alem and you will learn what it's like to be a boy without a country. Alem's father is Ethiopian and his mother Eritrean, and as long as these two countries are at war, Alem's family is not welcome in either place. So Alem's f...
Community Reviews Summary of 378 reviews
Moods
sad 67%
inspiring 51%
informative 46%
reflective 46%
hopeful 34%
challenging 27%
adventurous 11%
dark 11%
tense 6%
funny 2%
mysterious 2%
Pace
fast 34%
slow 4%
Plot- or character-driven?
A mix: 44% | Character: 34% | Plot: 21%Strong character development?
Yes: 60% | It's complicated: 21% | No: 13% | N/A: 5%Loveable characters?
Yes: 87% | No: 5% | N/A: 5% | It's complicated: 2%Diverse cast of characters?
Yes: 100%Flaws of characters a main focus?
No: 78% | It's complicated: 10% | N/A: 5% | Yes: 5%Average rating
Content Warnings
Submitted by users as part of their reviews
Graphic
Death of parentModerate
Racism, Xenophobia, Hate crimeMinor
Murder, Violence