So powerful and sad. I don't know how anyone could read this book and still think war is ever a good idea. I loved the different perspectives and how everything tied together. I didn't know anything about these events, and love that Sepetys once again wrote about history that's more obscure but no less important. 
 The narration is amazing. In particular, the narrator for Alfred perfectly captured his snotty, superior tone. I don't think I've ever disliked a character more.