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A Long Way Gone: Memoirs of a Boy Soldier
by Ishmael Beah
Many of the reviews of this book didn't like the writing style and said it felt rushed/stoic/unemotional. I do not feel that way at all. It was definitely written with less literary flourishes than many people are used to but this book took me so long to read because I had to put it down in between chapters constantly to cry.
I think this book also captured the reality of living in a war torn country (not that I have first hand experience). Many movies and books miss the fact that while there's a war going on, many people are still living their normal lives (or as close as possible). The sudden changes from being in the middle of a war, being welcomed into peaceful villages, being rescued, adopted, travelling, back to the war, etc. were heartbreaking.
I think this book also captured the reality of living in a war torn country (not that I have first hand experience). Many movies and books miss the fact that while there's a war going on, many people are still living their normal lives (or as close as possible). The sudden changes from being in the middle of a war, being welcomed into peaceful villages, being rescued, adopted, travelling, back to the war, etc. were heartbreaking.