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hckilgour 's review for:
The Lost Year
by Katherine Marsh
dark
emotional
informative
medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
Plot
Strong character development:
Yes
Loveable characters:
Yes
Diverse cast of characters:
No
Flaws of characters a main focus:
No
So not only did this book do a good job of paint what Covid was like, but it also captured the misinformation of the USSR and the tragedies USSR citizens lived through in the 1930s. As well as being well historically based, this book is also a good parallel between the current Russia and Ukraine conflict.
Throughout the book I had issues distinguishing if GiGi was Nadia or Mila. Mostly because the plot seemed to rotate around Nadia but was told through Mila’s eyes. By the end I understood and wow it was powerful.
I think this book can be a powerful tool for teaching middle grade kids about a time frame and geo political issues that are not well known in the US.
And I loved that while a work of fiction, a lot of the author’s own family history made it into and influenced the book.
Throughout the book I had issues distinguishing if GiGi was Nadia or Mila. Mostly because the plot seemed to rotate around Nadia but was told through Mila’s eyes. By the end I understood and wow it was powerful.
I think this book can be a powerful tool for teaching middle grade kids about a time frame and geo political issues that are not well known in the US.
And I loved that while a work of fiction, a lot of the author’s own family history made it into and influenced the book.