We Are Pan by Andre Frattino

Rating:

4 Stars

Themes:

Graphic Novel, History

Thoughts:

I received an advance review copy for free, and I am leaving this review voluntarily. I didn’t know what to expect starting this book as I knew nothing about Operation Pedro Pan and my knowledge of the Cuban revolution is also limited. I liked how the book started on each child before Castro first as it gave us a real sense of the lives they had and lost due to the political climate. The multiple children also gave a better sense of the people in Cuba at that time, especially the one who joined the party and the one who had to leave against her fathers will. I also really liked the ending showing where the children ended up and the achievement each one made by being given a chance at a different life.

Favourite Quote:

“While Operation: Pedro Pan is very unique to Cuba, and uniquely belongs to that generation of Cubans sent here as children, it is a universal tale for any parent willing to sacrifice everything for their children to have a better life. A life without persecution, without poverty, without starvation, without loss of innocence. It’s also a cautionary tale that can effect any of us, anywhere, at any time. We can only hope that if or when it does happen to us, there is compassion on the other side, a boat or plane ride away.”

With thanks to IDW Publishing and Netgalley for my advanced digital copy of this book.

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