A review by emitche
Brothers in Hope: The Story of the Lost Boys of Sudan by Mary Williams, R. Gregory Christie

emotional sad slow-paced

3.75

Being based on true events, this story is as inspiring as it is heartbreaking. One thing that I really enjoyed about this book is the illustrations. The paintings in earth tones really give the reader a realistic sense of the setting, and the darker depictions throughout the book represent the pain and hardships that these boys went through. One thing that I also really like about the illustrations is the way that we see the main character, Garang, grow from a young boy into a young man. I feel that time is represented well in this book. I feel that it is so important for people to hear about and empathize with true events, regardless of age. I feel that this book gives readers a great opportunity to do just that.