Girl at War
Girl at War
Fiction | Novel | Adult | Published in 2015
Book Brief
368
Novel • Fiction
Croatia • 1990s
2015
Adult
18+ years
Super Short Summary
Girl at War by Sara Novic alternates between 1991 and 2001, following ten-year-old Ana Juric in war-torn Croatia and twenty-year-old Ana as she deals with her past trauma in New York City. Ana's childhood is marked by the horrors of war, her parents' tragic deaths, and her survival as a child soldier, while her adult life struggles with the emotional aftermath of these experiences. The book includes scenes of violence and discusses traumatic experiences related to war.
Melancholic
Mysterious
Emotional
Contemplative
Dark
Reviews & Readership
36,783 ratings
Loved it
Mixed feelings
Not a fan
Review Roundup
Sara Novic's Girl at War receives praise for its evocative portrayal of war's impact on a child's psyche and its vivid imagery and emotional depth. Critics admire the narrative's raw honesty but note that pacing issues and a somewhat predictable plot detract slightly from the storytelling. Novic's talent in capturing the human cost of conflict remains a strong highlight.
Who Should Read Girl at War?
A reader who would enjoy Girl at War by Sara Novic is likely drawn to poignant and compelling narratives about the human spirit amidst conflict. They may appreciate works like The Kite Runner by Khaled Hosseini or All the Light We Cannot See by Anthony Doerr. This reader values deep character development and historical contexts that explore the impacts of war on personal lives.
36,783 ratings
Loved it
Mixed feelings
Not a fan
368
Novel • Fiction
Croatia • 1990s
2015
Adult
18+ years
We’re just getting started
Add this title to our list of requested Study Guides!