Reviews with content warning for Forced institutionalization - Inden vi blev jeres

This book was a very difficult and emotional read. I cried a lot near the end. The secrets in the book are easy to predict, and at times I wanted to tell the present day character to figure it out already! I had no knowledge of the real history the book is based on prior, and I want to learn more about the real children's stories. One thing that troubled me about the present day narrative is that it clearly took place in the South, and there are mentions of a slave cabin and plantations, but no acknowledgement about the similar tragedies that slaves experienced being separated from their children and parents. It was unsettling that the present day narrator had no qualms with developing romantic feelings while researching in a slave cabin.

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corinth113's review against another edition

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dark emotional hopeful mysterious sad medium-paced

Plot- or character-driven? A mix
Strong character development? Yes
Loveable characters? Yes
Diverse cast of characters? No

5.0

A great, accessible read with characters you enjoy reading about and that you root for, plus an interesting/gripping plot. Would make a good book club book or beach read for anyone who doesn’t want anything super cerebral but still enjoyable!

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isabelmargetts's review against another edition

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challenging dark emotional sad tense medium-paced

4.25

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sjanke2's review against another edition

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challenging dark hopeful mysterious reflective sad medium-paced

Plot- or character-driven? A mix
Strong character development? Yes
Loveable characters? Yes
Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
Flaws of characters a main focus? No

2.75

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jmiles758's review against another edition

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adventurous challenging dark emotional informative 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? It's complicated

5.0

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alexklinect's review against another edition

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emotional informative sad medium-paced

Plot- or character-driven? Plot
Strong character development? Yes
Loveable characters? It's complicated
Diverse cast of characters? Yes
Flaws of characters a main focus? No

3.5

3.5 stars rounded up… An important story that needs to be told! Dual timeline: the historical storyline was heartbreaking, but the present-day storyline was pretty predictable. Some key plot elements were wrapped up too quickly at the end.

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