This fine book in telling the story of 2 boys deals with some huge issues in very human terms. Complex characters all around. I've always wondered abo...moreThis fine book in telling the story of 2 boys deals with some huge issues in very human terms. Complex characters all around. I've always wondered about how fathers could keep their children as slaves. I still wonder. I want to read more of her work- right now.(less)
Straightforward narrative about a 13 year old boy who has to grow up really fast at the beginning of war. Having read this so soon after Forge made me...moreStraightforward narrative about a 13 year old boy who has to grow up really fast at the beginning of war. Having read this so soon after Forge made me appreciate it more than I think I would have otherwise.(less)