*I downloaded this title via Audible because I heard it was a powerful and impactful story. This book kept me company during my commute for a couple of weeks.
What It Is About - FIVE Things You Need to Know:
*One part of the story is about Matthew during the pandemic shut down.
*His father is stranded in France, and his mother has moved in her 100-year-old grandmother.
*After finding a photograph in his great-grandmother's materials, he begins spending more and more time with her learning about her childhood in the USSR.
*She shares her experience during the Ukrainian famine.
*The story alternates between present day with Matthew and the 1930's when Matthew's great-grandmother was a young girl during a horrific time period in history.
What I Thought Of It - Five Observations/Reflections:
What I Thought Of It - Five Observations/Reflections:
*This was an enjoyable listen and I learned a lot about this particular time in history.
*As a reader, I enjoyed how the story went back and forth in time; while coming together toward the conclusion.
*It was also interesting to read about the 2020 pandemic and how it affected Matthew's family.
*There were portions of the plot that moved a bit slow for me, but overall the story held my interest.
*The author did a wonderful job of shedding light on the famine of the 1930's the the impact it had on so many people in the USSR.
Who Should Read It:
*Because of the length and contest of the story, I would recommend the book for readers in grades five and six along with middle-school students. If you know of a young reader who particular enjoys historical fiction, this is the novel for them. Happy Reading!
Rating: 3 STARS out of 5 Stars
Who Should Read It:
*Because of the length and contest of the story, I would recommend the book for readers in grades five and six along with middle-school students. If you know of a young reader who particular enjoys historical fiction, this is the novel for them. Happy Reading!
Rating: 3 STARS out of 5 Stars
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