This YA book has it all- well thought-out
characters and plot, moments of suspense, heartbreak, and wonder, and a new and
engaging perspective on the Holocaust. I know, I know, you’ve read about
the Holocaust before, but trust me, you’ll want to read this one. It focuses on a young, German girl who
becomes dragged into the turmoil and politics of the time, as she tries to live
as normal a life as possible in such times. This book has moments of
sheer joy that balance out the stark, sad undertones, and gripping characters
that will leave you feeling like you are old friends.
I have not read this book but I have read another book about the holocaust called "Milkweed" by Jerry Spinelli. This book sounds a lot like Milkweed so I would Probably like to read this book. This book seems to have more and different stuff in it than the other book I read. But I love to read so this book would be perfect for me.
ReplyDeleteI read a thrilling mystery novel this summer called "Don't believe it" by Charlie Donlea. This book is filled with many turns which is described through a producer making a documentary about a so-said murderer. She's finding out pieces of evidence just like you are, and the author keeps throwing new twists constantly leaving you with a feeling of suspense. You never know which turn this book is going to take which makes a great mystery novel that you just won't be able to put down.
ReplyDeleteWhen I read this book a few years ago, I suppose I enjoyed it, but looking back, it wasn't exactly the best I've read. Call me hypercritical, whatever, but some elements of this book were very forced. For example, the whole thing with the story ending with the main character writing the beginning of the book was definitely unnecessary, from an objective view of storytelling. Although, I suppose I can't blame the author, because they had practically written themself into a corner at that point. Of course, I wouldn't do any better, but I feel like I've seen too many stories that try too hard to make their own unique world, which ends up in tropes for story twists and nuances. This book went on the linking the beginning and end route, while others might put a random twist villain in, or if not that, at least one person or thing that is not what it at first seems to be. It's tiresome, but I guess I can't complain if I don't know what else I want.
ReplyDeleteThis book sounds really interesting because I haven't read any books about the holocaust. I've reasearched about ann frank and the camps but never thought about how it would feel like on the other side. I think I will try the book out and see if I like it.
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