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miathorup's review against another edition
dark
emotional
reflective
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
5.0
This book was an amazing view into the world of a child soldier - a story written in such a broad way that it could be any child in any war. The language is true to character and the language barrier of a child speaking pidgin English gives us so many wonderful metaphors and descriptions when our main character Agu doesn’t know a word or term.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Adult/minor relationship, Body horror, Animal death, Blood, Child abuse, Death of parent, Gore, Murder, Child death, Death, and Genocide
zombiezami's review against another edition
dark
emotional
tense
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? N/A
I really don't know how to rate this book. I don't think it's anything that someone would like per se because of the content.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Rape, War, Pedophilia, Child death, Child abuse, Death, Animal death, Death of parent, Gun violence, Violence, Sexual violence, Blood, Gore, Physical abuse, Kidnapping, and Grief
Moderate: Vomit, Excrement, Suicidal thoughts, Suicide, Pregnancy, and Miscarriage
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