A review by willo_roe
How Many Miles to Babylon? by Jennifer Johnston

dark emotional
  • Strong character development? Yes
  • Loveable characters? No
  • Diverse cast of characters? No
  • Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

4.5

There is a lot to think about in this short book. Alexander is the isolated child of difficult parents in the big house. He becomes friendly with a boy from the village but life and war intervene.
Beautifully written