Meghan Kenny
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Likability: ★★★★
Depth: ★★★★
There's no doubt, this starts off with a bang, but then slows down before gaining in depth and insight.
I'm pretty sure that I am not the target audience but can see this as an amazing book for anyone, especially someone like the Heroine, Cielle. About 15 years old whose father recently passed away.
There are some weird mistakes in detail in the beginning that threw me off. I know it shouldn't matter, but for me, a book shouldn't get things wrong. Albeit, minor. Yes. Mosquitos don't fly around in the day. (Well, not in 1943 they didn't). As well as a few other bits. But, it didn't affect my rating. It did cause me to stumble getting into the book.
There are some absolutely brilliant bits of imagery and prose in this book, especially as it nears the end. And there are some parts that just had too much "tell, not show." The characters were consistent, the world well crafted. I did not want to put down the book, but I also didn't spend the next few days thinking about it - which is what I reserve for 5 stars.
You should read this if you are dealing with loss and death or you know someone who is. It will help you.… (mehr)