fionak 's review for:

The Lost Year by Katherine Marsh

4.5

emotional informative sad medium-paced

Plot or Character Driven: A mix

Strong character development: Yes

Loveable characters: Yes

Diverse cast of characters: No

Flaws of characters a main focus: No

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A beautifully wrought tale of the Holomodor in Ukraine in the 1920s anchored by a grandson living  through the pandemic-ness of 2020. Incredibly solid storytelling, strong characters, very well-structured.