Reviews tagging 'Grief'

Sanctuary by Abby Sher, Paola Mendoza

15 reviews

stephanieridiculous's review against another edition

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adventurous challenging emotional hopeful inspiring tense fast-paced
  • Plot- or character-driven? A mix
  • Strong character development? Yes
  • Loveable characters? Yes
  • Diverse cast of characters? Yes
  • Flaws of characters a main focus? No

4.0

Brutal, and totally plausible. This is akin to the Handmaid's Tale, but if it was about xenophobia & racism.
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caitlink's review against another edition

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emotional hopeful inspiring sad tense medium-paced
  • Plot- or character-driven? A mix
  • Loveable characters? Yes
  • Diverse cast of characters? Yes
  • Flaws of characters a main focus? No

5.0

I was so happy that Vali and her brother finally got to California. I was just wondering throughout the book will at least they make? And they did.
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vegjeri's review against another edition

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adventurous challenging dark emotional informative reflective sad tense fast-paced
  • Plot- or character-driven? A mix
  • Strong character development? Yes
  • Loveable characters? Yes
  • Diverse cast of characters? Yes
  • Flaws of characters a main focus? No

5.0

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dtvanderwoude's review against another edition

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challenging dark emotional sad tense fast-paced
  • Plot- or character-driven? Plot
  • Strong character development? It's complicated
  • Loveable characters? Yes
  • Diverse cast of characters? Yes
  • Flaws of characters a main focus? No

5.0

I'm a teacher, and I was looking for a novel to teach to my 12th graders involving immigration.  When a co-worker suggested Sanctuary, it seemed perfect. 

This is a beautiful story about the struggles many immigrants face today, exaggerated, but not by much.

This broke my heart on so many levels. The fact that this is so close to reality.  The loss they go through, the need for survival.

I can't wait to read it with my students, I feel like it opened my eyes to SO much. 
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abookandaspotoftea's review against another edition

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challenging dark emotional sad tense fast-paced
  • Plot- or character-driven? Character
  • Strong character development? Yes
  • Loveable characters? Yes
  • Diverse cast of characters? Yes
  • Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

4.0

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