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motions1ckn3ss's review against another edition
challenging
dark
emotional
funny
sad
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
fresh_tepid_snoozed's review against another edition
dark
emotional
hopeful
informative
reflective
sad
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
4.0
I read this book because I'm studying an extract from it for an exam. I don't know what to say other than
Wow.
I didn't see the plot twist coming until it happened, but I cried until I finished reading the book.
Wow.
I didn't see the plot twist coming until it happened, but I cried until I finished reading the book.
xlindsreadsx's review against another edition
4.0
this was my first Michael morpuego book and it won't be my last I really enjoyed the writing and the story line was good. it was a quick paced story with loads packed in . so if u are looking for a good middle grade defo reccomend this x
little_j4y's review against another edition
emotional
reflective
sad
tense
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
5.0
slavicsongbird's review against another edition
5.0
I know Morpergo's works are technically meant for children but I've read 3 of his stories so far and cried at every single one of them. Brilliantly told, in a language understandable to everyone, the author makes sure, as more people should, that our history, its significance and hardships are not lost to the young generations.
annabellezerdi's review against another edition
5.0
This book - quite simply made me fall in love with reading. The sparse but enchanting prose never got monotonous after countless re-reads, although heart wrenching this book informed me about the horrors of war while not being so graphic that it frightened me.
ansm10's review against another edition
dark
emotional
reflective
sad
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.75
Content Warnings
Moderate: Death, Death of parent, and War
michellel123's review against another edition
3.0
Two brothers from a small country town go to fight in World War 1. The older brother is confident, popular, and protective of others, and finds himself in trouble for not following direct orders. This is the story of the younger brother.
tythes's review against another edition
5.0
It's the kind of book that sticks with you.
Even if you barely remember the story, you will remember the end.
It's a book that just has to be read. It’s haunting and it’s a book that almost makes you wish you never picked it up, it’s so sad. But when you finish it, it becomes a part of you. I read this book once, years ago and I still remember it with clarity.
Even if you barely remember the story, you will remember the end.
It's a book that just has to be read. It’s haunting and it’s a book that almost makes you wish you never picked it up, it’s so sad. But when you finish it, it becomes a part of you. I read this book once, years ago and I still remember it with clarity.