5/5 Stars: ‘The Last Paper Crane’ by Kerry Drewery.
→ Age Range: Adult.
→ Genre: WWII, Historical Fiction.
→ Trigger Warnings: Nuclear Warfare, War, Death.

In-depth Rating:
→ Plot: ★★★★★
→ Character Development: ★★★★★
→ Setting: ★★★★★
→ Entertainment Level: ★★★★★
→ Writing: ★★★★★

General Comments: A tragic tale; narrated in a compelling mix of Straight Narrative, Haiku, and Free Verse poems. A haunting and powerful novel of courage and survival, with an ultimate redemption that leaves one with a sense of hope. Full-page illustrations enhance the impressions and emotions aroused throughout the story, based on Japanese brush and ink techniques. A part of History we must not forget.

Favourite Quote: ‘A letter is too easy to ignore, forget or put in a bin. A paper crane is a curious thing. People sense an attachment and will leave it on a table or a sill.’

Time Read: One Day.
→ Audiobook: Yes.
→ Audiobook Narrator: Rina Takasaki, Bruno Roubicek.