Chapters 25 through 35 Summary

In chapter twenty-five, there are only a few prisoners left and even fewer guards. They sleep outside. The next morning, a truck picks up another group and another truck picks up Lina and her group. Lina realizes there wouldn't be any point in running because there's no place to go. When the truck comes to a stop, they get out and are told they can take a shower. In chapter twenty-six, they are forced to undress in front of the soldiers. Lina is upset but they are so happy at the prospect of being clean that they don't refuse. One of the guards touches Lina and Elena pulls her away. The woman who had a baby, Ona, undresses with the other women and her legs are caked with blood. In chapter twenty-seven, Elena rushes to get herself and Lina clean, knowing...