joshua_dinardo 's review for:

Letters from Rifka by Karen Hesse

5.0

adventurous emotional hopeful reflective sad tense fast-paced

Plot or Character Driven: Character

Strong character development: Yes

Loveable characters: Yes

Diverse cast of characters: Complicated

Flaws of characters a main focus: No

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I read this book in my youth, at school. It holds up even today as a strong example of courage in the face of suffering and uncertainty. A quick and heartfelt read, placing you in the shoes of a young immigrant, Letters From Rifka should be read by anyone who wishes to be reminded what we are capable of enduring for love and family.