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A review by amber_hastings
Brother's Keeper by Julie Lee
challenging
dark
hopeful
inspiring
reflective
sad
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
4.75
A fantastic novel about survival, hardship and the beautiful, testing, rewarding bond between siblings. It's hopeful but also extremelyIsad. I learned a lot about the Korean War while reading this. The use of flashbacks was beautifully woven into the story and contrasted against the present-day struggles in the narrative. Perfect for fans of Katrina Nannestad's wartime trilogy books, especially We Are Wolves. For adult readers I'd recommend the memoir A River in Darkness — a man's account of escaping North Korea and life on the other side.