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jenn_'s review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
5.0
Graphic: Xenophobia, Child abuse, Sexual assault, War, Death of parent, Fire/Fire injury, Religious bigotry, Alcoholism, Sexual violence, Physical abuse, Emotional abuse, Child death, Death, Pedophilia, Grief, and Pregnancy
nagoatsis's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
3.25
Graphic: Trafficking, Rape, Religious bigotry, Sexual violence, Sexual assault, Child abuse, and Pedophilia
Moderate: Death, Alcoholism, Car accident, and Death of parent
Minor: Fire/Fire injury
morganperks's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
4.0
Graphic: Alcoholism, Child abuse, Child death, Death of parent, Emotional abuse, Fire/Fire injury, Grief, Misogyny, Physical abuse, Sexual assault, Rape, and Adult/minor relationship
Moderate: Abandonment, Bullying, and Religious bigotry
Minor: Rape, Suicidal thoughts, War, and Classism
tpogin's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
4.0
Graphic: Sexual assault, Religious bigotry, Physical abuse, Mental illness, Grief, Drug use, Death of parent, and Alcoholism
sarah984's review against another edition
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
2.0
The characters are all flat stereotypes (drunk Irishman, bitter Native American foster child, kind teacher with no characteristics) and the story follows very predictable beats. The constant use of "Indian" in the modern sections is mind-boggling. The story is written like a middle-grade book to teach kids about the orphan trains, but contains a graphic rape scene.
This is an important story to tell, but there must be better books about it.
Graphic: Child abuse, Domestic abuse, Pedophilia, Sexual assault, and Alcoholism
Moderate: Bullying, Grief, Physical abuse, Religious bigotry, and Addiction