so-soSomeone on Goodreads described this novel as quietly brutal and quietly beautiful, and I don't think that I could describe it much more accurately than that. My rating isn't higher because despite all of its beauty and brutality, I found it also somewhat monotonous at times.
so-soI read this book for #FoodandLit. I found it hard to read because it felt like one long paragraph after another because of no quotes when the characters were speaking. It was hard for me to get used to. I found it hard to understand what was going on. And still the ending left me with so many questions. I wanted to yell at the main character a few times as well. Overall, I thought the book was ok. #Read2025 @Texreader @Catsandbooks @DieAReader
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pickAudio. That probably should‘ve been read. This is a migrant story based on the authors real life story. That itself is incredible to take on. The story felt down to earth, which is nice, though it took me researching the book to find out the secret of the doors. I bet I‘d enjoyed it more if I got that crucial concept earlier on. This still feels like an important story to absorb, as it takes a part what being on the run as a refugee can be about
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Only a few more weeks before the challenge wraps up! If you read at least one book in each category before March 20th you qualify for the prize. Post a list of your conquests and be sure to tag @thebacklistbook ! #yuletidereads
Only a few more weeks before the challenge wraps up! If you read at least one book in each category before March 20th you qualify for the prize. Post a list of your conquests and be sure to tag me! #yuletidereads @LitsyEvents
pickAn amazing story of how the author was able to get her mother and brother out of North Korea after living illegally in China for a while. Very honest and eventually having a happy conclusion. Also tells of the extreme kindness of a friendly Australian. A life affirming book.
