In “Between Shades of Gray” by Ruta Sepetys, the prisoners would have easier survived if they signed the NKVD papers. If they signed the papers they would have been able to send letters, they would’ve been treated better by the NKVD officers, and they would’ve never been held to a twenty-five year sentence hard work labor sentence. With these rights they would be stronger. They would be able to communicate with others and they would be able to trade to get what they needed. They would’ve been better off with signing.
Overall, the book is a great read, even for those who do not enjoy
“Have you ever wondered what a human life is worth? That morning, my brother’s was worth a pocket watch. ”(Sepetys 27) Between Shades of Gray by Ruta Sepetys is about a girl from Lithuania, and Night by Elie Wiesel is about a boy from Sighet. Both Lina and Elie suffered immensely, but survived through determination, hope, and strength and most people today will never have to go through that.
There were a lot of themes that I picked up. Kit was a very brave and courageous character and everyone had a lot of loyalty. In conclusion, I would recommend this book. I thought it was pretty
Many people have learned about the Holocaust throughout the years, but learning about it from a primary source is a whole different experience. A scary journey that turned out to be the Holocaust has been told by two individuals that survived. These two stories tell the reader what life was like and what they went through. Even though the conditions were terrible, both Eli and Lina were able to survive and break away through fear, horrendous experiences, and hope that lead them to surviving and leaving people they cared about behind.
The writing in the chapters is very detail oriented and it makes it very easy to imagine what is going on. A lot of times throughout the book it seemed like I was right there, or it seemed like I was watching a scene from a movie.
In the book Between Shades of Gray by Ruta Sepetys, I was appalled by the inhumane conditions of the boxcar. I felt that the best way to truly signify the conditions that the victims faced in the boxcars was to create a drawing of both the exterior and the interior of a boxcar, then provide statistics to demonstrate the minimal amount of space that each person had. The purpose of the exterior view is to demonstrate what the boxcar would look like to a bystander, and the recurring trickery which the Soviets use to hide the truth from outsiders. The text “Воры и Проституток,” which means “Thieves and Prostitutes,” is printed on the side of the boxcar, so that those who happen to see the people inside, have no suspicions as to the true intentions
Although the book 's pacing starts out a bit slow, it quickly gains speed when the conflict is introduced. The wording used in the book is easy to comprehend yet it never seems to be over simplified. The plot is engaging enough to keep the reader’s attention but also manages to be easy to follow. I found that even though the book dragged in portions it was still an overall satisfactory read. I greatly enjoyed this book and would recommend it to anyone who enjoys books of the YA
Surprisingly, I found this book tough to read. Although the plot is relatable and the characters are well developed, I found it tough to understand some of the language and felt that the story, especially at the beginning, was
Overall, this is a very interesting book and is not hard to read at
Between Shades of Gray by Ruta Sepetys is a novel focusing on the life of a Lithuanian family being captures from their home and everyday lives by the Soviet police. I read starting from page 79 and read to the end of the story and was intrigued about the events that took place. I am not Lithuanian so I cannot relate to the culture of the story in that way, but the author of this novel is from Detroit which is a city I have been to many times and I know the culture of. In book log number one, I focused on how the characters of the story felt from the situations going on to them and the people around them.
Bella Young Mr. Baldridge English May 15, 2024 Between Shades of Gray Do you believe you could survive being deported and its awful hardships? The book Between Shades of Gray has three main characters: Lina, Jonas, and Andrius. All three characters go through that hardship, however, it is their characteristics of bravery, strength, and tenacity that get them through this difficult time. Lina, Jonas, and Andrius are all average kids.
Anya’s Unit 1: Close Reading Dear Ms. Kannan, Between Shades of Grey is a historical fiction novel set in 1941 during the holocaust. The protagonist, Lina, is a 15 year old girl living with a happy, healthy family in Lithuania. One night, the soviet police are banging at their door whilst her mother is hurriedly telling Lina and her brother, Jonah to pack up their belongings while pleading the guards to give them time. Time’s up and they’ve been thrown into carts on the way to Siberia.
The novel, Between Shades of Gray by Ruta Sepety has becomes one of the best book I have ever read. In know that can be a cliché statement to make but the novel is truly exquisite. The author put the reader on a page-turning journey through her juicy plot, her unique writing style, and the historical event added to the book. The novel Between Shades of Gray will soon be a classic all will get to know.
The writers ' fundamental objective is to delight and engage the audience, as well as to take the reader on an adventure brimming with intense plot twists. The creator accomplishes her objective. For me the book is composed clearly because of its simple yet y descriptive
