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Code Talker: A Novel About the Navajo Marines of World War Two by Joseph Bruchac
2 reviews
keejaymarie02's review against another edition
adventurous
challenging
dark
informative
sad
slow-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
3.0
An informative historical fiction book that shows the life and hardships of a young Navajo man as grows up and joins the Marines to become a Codetalker during WWII. It's written as if it's the main character telling his decendents his story, almost like a fictional memoir. It's a great story, but is only rated as a 3 star for me due to the long passages deeply describing war tactics and other military jargon, which isn't as interesting to me as the rest of the book.
Graphic: Child abuse, Racism, and War
Moderate: Bullying, Violence, Gun violence, Injury/Injury detail, and Colonisation
Minor: Torture, Alcohol, Addiction, Alcoholism, Blood, Mental illness, Slavery, and Suicide
mandkips's review
challenging
dark
informative
reflective
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
3.75
Graphic: War, Death, and Racism
Moderate: Gun violence and Violence
Minor: Addiction, Mental illness, Alcoholism, and Alcohol
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