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gracefullypunk's review against another edition
4.0
Am I missing something? The consensus on this book is five stars, but why? Is it because we're meant to think this book is that good? Is it because it's about Nazi Germany, but for once, the heroine is not a Jew? Or, again, did I totally miss something in this book?
I gave it four stars because I loved the descriptions, the visuals invoked. But five stars go to books I just can't put down, and this wasn't one of them. I knew what was going to happen, and there wasn't anything that occurred after what was revealed in the beginning. The characters are done well, the words are beautiful, but the story is a bit lacking.
I gave it four stars because I loved the descriptions, the visuals invoked. But five stars go to books I just can't put down, and this wasn't one of them. I knew what was going to happen, and there wasn't anything that occurred after what was revealed in the beginning. The characters are done well, the words are beautiful, but the story is a bit lacking.
haslock's review against another edition
adventurous
challenging
dark
emotional
inspiring
sad
tense
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
5.0
kaysahcol's review against another edition
5.0
I have read this at least three times and I've bought it for so many people and I've recommended it more than I can count. It is so touching and powerful, it pulls on every string you have. This book made me laugh, bawl my eyes out, made me angry, broke my heart, set it racing, and makes me want to throw it across the room or into a river. I'd read it a million times more though. One of those books that you would give anything to get to experience reading it for the first time again. I first read this book at LEAST ten years ago and I can't express how much I feel it has shaped me.
highlylostcause's review against another edition
adventurous
dark
emotional
sad
tense
medium-paced
5.0
pikakshi's review against another edition
challenging
dark
emotional
sad
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
4.25
drodwell's review against another edition
emotional
reflective
sad
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.0
Saved from mediocrity by the ending.
stephphph's review against another edition
challenging
dark
emotional
inspiring
reflective
sad
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.5
willow_with_a_pen's review against another edition
emotional
hopeful
sad
tense
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.5
This book made me cry multiple times. I was CONVINCED that Max was going to die and I'm happy that my favorite character lived for once. The prose was so gorgeous and I loved that it was narrated by Death.
labufadora44's review against another edition
5.0
I don't think I've ever wept as much as I've finished a book. Dear lord. It's just so terribly powerful and wonderful.