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muppetymelody's review against another edition
emotional
sad
tense
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
3.0
Content Warnings
Graphic: Violence, Antisemitism, Blood, Gore, War, Xenophobia, Racial slurs, Death, and Racism
Moderate: Confinement, Deportation, Excrement, Genocide, Grief, and Hate crime
bookishcb_21's review against another edition
adventurous
challenging
emotional
funny
hopeful
sad
tense
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
5.0
Wow. This book left me shattered by the time I finished. The devastating journey that Alex went on and the bravery he showed during the novel (all for a female pen pal that he never met in real life) - I’m just heartbroken for him. Charlie’s written words and spirit helped Alex to never give up and this was something that was evident throughout the entire story. I loved the relationship between both Alex and Charlie through their letters, as their was humor, sarcasm, and truths that only they could share with one another. I am glad to have read this book, as it was something I’ve had in my Libby checkout shelf for some time, but just never found the right time until recently to pick it up.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Blood, Confinement, Death, and War
Moderate: Racial slurs and Racism
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