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A review by ladyzbyrd
The Memory Keeper of Kyiv by Erin Litteken
challenging
dark
emotional
hopeful
informative
inspiring
reflective
sad
tense
medium-paced
- 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
I had never heard of Holodomor. I’m horrified by what I learned and want to learn more.
There is so much heartbreak in this book, and it feels both awful and good to cry so hard by the time you reach the end. And to cry multiple times. I wish I had more to say, but I’m still processing and still fighting tears.
There is so much heartbreak in this book, and it feels both awful and good to cry so hard by the time you reach the end. And to cry multiple times. I wish I had more to say, but I’m still processing and still fighting tears.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Ableism, Body horror, Bullying, Child death, Death, Genocide, Sexual assault, Slavery, Suicide, Torture, Violence, Forced institutionalization, Police brutality, Dementia, Grief, Car accident, Death of parent, Murder, Pregnancy, Sexual harassment, Injury/Injury detail, Classism
Holodomor. This one-word search will send you spiraling through a tragic history.