Name: Michelle Sherwin
Grade: 12+
Book Title: Between Shades of Grey
Author: Ruta Sepetys
Have you ever wondered what it was like to live as a prisoner during the times of WWII? Between Shades of Grey gives an account of what it was like to be a child prisoner during those times. This fictional account is given in first person from the point of view of Lina a 15 year old Lithuanian whose father had been taken earlier. They ended up in some very miserable conditions going to Siberia. The flash backs that are set in throughout the book help to show the life that this family had prior to being taken captive and their father being taken captive. Along the way Lina and her family meet new people and watch people die. They hope for home and think that they will never make it there. Will this family make it home in one piece alive and well and is it really better for them if they do or don't?
This book has some very good qualities to it. One of the best qualities that it has is the historical accuracy and context. This book seems to follow right along with what happened during that time, but it is told from the perspective of a person who was involved which makes it much more personal. The facts that would have truly mattered to these people were included, but it also keeps with the fact that no one would really have access to much news or information from loved ones. There are a few important things that are not tied up at the end, but I feel that they should be.
My mom brought this book home because it was the one book one school book for NCHS. It looked like an interesting book so I read it.
I finished this book because it just seemed to suck me in. The emotions that were tied to it and the good writing of the book seemed to bring me right through. There was always something new to look forward to in the next page or the next chapter.
I'd give this book to anyone who enjoys the history of WWII, but wants a more personal look at the concept.
My rating for the book:
*****
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