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A review by ladygetslit
The Everything I Have Lost by Sylvia Aguilar-Zéleny
3.0
Actual Rating: 3.5
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rating breakdown
Storytelling: 6
Characterization: 7
Artistry: 6
Lasting impact: 7
Emotional connection: 7
Ultimately, I enjoyed this one. I am usually a fan of diary-style books, but in this case I feel that the story suffered as a result of the form. Julia seems a little too innocent and removed from what happens around her, and I wanted more exploration of the themes of living on the border.
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rating breakdown
Storytelling: 6
Characterization: 7
Artistry: 6
Lasting impact: 7
Emotional connection: 7
Ultimately, I enjoyed this one. I am usually a fan of diary-style books, but in this case I feel that the story suffered as a result of the form. Julia seems a little too innocent and removed from what happens around her, and I wanted more exploration of the themes of living on the border.