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lgmaxwell722's review
3.0
Just because it is a graphic novel does not make it any less of a story. Lina, a sixteen year old girl is forced from her home in Lithuania by the NKVD. In illustrations which set the tone and emotional prose we become viewers into her life in a forced labor camp. She will remain there for ten years. Based research and interviews conducted by Ruta Sepetys this is a powerful novel which doesn't hide the sorrow and horror Lina encounters. In the end it is a testament to Lina's will to survive which draws the reader in. Recommended for young and older readers who are looking for stories of hope amidst a dark time.
mae_is_my_cat's review
challenging
dark
emotional
hopeful
inspiring
sad
tense
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? N/A
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
4.5
moilady's review
challenging
emotional
sad
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
4.0
This book is wonderful. Its hurt my heart but I can feel hopes from the book.
theobromo's review
5.0
A sorrowful but important graphic novel, Between Shades of Gray tells the stop Lithuanian prisoners forced in the 1940s by Russian NKVD to be slaves in Siberia and Arctic. Many died, and all survivors had to do horrible things to survive. Graphic novels are a great way to introduce topics and interest people in new things.
meganjohnson2's review against another edition
emotional
informative
sad
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
4.0
I didn't enjoy the graphic novel as much as the book, but this still is such an emotional read!
Content Warnings
Minor: Rape
andreannechat's review
4.0
A haunting story that covers a pan of history I know little about. Gripping. I put it in my class library.
rdyourbookcase's review against another edition
5.0
A perfect interpretation of the novel. The artwork was beautiful but reflected the bleak, devastating time.
christine_s's review
challenging
dark
emotional
sad
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
4.5
Content Warnings
Moderate: Death, Antisemitism, Deportation, Gun violence, and Hate crime
Minor: Child death
zbrarian's review
5.0
Haunting. The drawings pulled you in, they depicted the desolate, grey lives the Lithuanian prisoners of war lived. I did not realize that, similar to the Jews, those from Lithuania, Estonia and other countries endured the same horrors as those who we victims of HItler and the Holocaust.