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A review by piabo
Girl at War by Sara Nović
adventurous
dark
emotional
informative
inspiring
reflective
sad
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
5.0
Great storytelling and very important topic.
I did not know much about the wars in Europe in the 90s. This gives a great understanding of how it must have felt being a child in Croatia during that time.
The tragedy of war is well displayed, including loss and killing. But also the everyday moments, and the trauma following it. I am so grateful to have read it!
At times, I wished it would be more story than just the war, but I only later realized how powerful everything written was. How my desire for happiness and extravagance is a luxury war does not provide. I loved it. And want to read more of Sara Nović now.
I did not know much about the wars in Europe in the 90s. This gives a great understanding of how it must have felt being a child in Croatia during that time.
The tragedy of war is well displayed, including loss and killing. But also the everyday moments, and the trauma following it. I am so grateful to have read it!
At times, I wished it would be more story than just the war, but I only later realized how powerful everything written was. How my desire for happiness and extravagance is a luxury war does not provide. I loved it. And want to read more of Sara Nović now.