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ashkitty93's review against another edition
4.0
I always find it difficult to rate memoirs, and especially Holocaust/WWII memoirs. The subject matter is something we've all learned about in history class and would probably rather not discuss more than we absolutely have to, and yet I still find myself drawn to these stories -- every single survivor's story deserves to be told and heard, just as every single victim deserves to be remembered.
stevienlcf's review against another edition
4.0
This is a powerful story told in spare, haunting prose. An important contribution to advancing our understnading of the horrors of the Holocaust.
abrswf's review against another edition
5.0
A bone chilling memoir, written without a wasted word, and unsparing truthfulness. I learned more than I’d known, and what I learned was horrific. But we should all read it, because it is the least we can do to honor the dead.
cony612's review against another edition
5.0
Very informative and horrific, makes us understand in depth the nightmare and absolute evil populations had to go through during world war 2
thealbrightlibrary's review against another edition
5.0
I was greatly disappointed to discover that this book had been sitting on my bookshelf for years, untouched, until I finally decided to delve into its pages. To my surprise, its impact on me far surpassed any expectations I had, eclipsing even the numerous other books I have read on the subject of Auschwitz, Treblinka, and Berkenau.
Rarely do I find myself compelled to revisit a book, yet Chil's memoir possesses a timeless quality that beckons me to return to its profound narrative time and time again. Without hesitation, I now find myself wholeheartedly recommending it as the quintessential starting point for anyone seeking an understanding of the Jewish genocide.
Though I initially yearned for a more extensive and intricate exploration, the brevity of this memoir only serves to intensify its potency as an unadulterated account of a survivor's harrowing experiences. With an unflinching candor, Chil offers no refuge for the unspeakable brutality and horrifying events that unfolded. His straightforward and concise prose exemplifies the unique perspective that only a memoir penned by a survivor can convey.
Rarely do I find myself compelled to revisit a book, yet Chil's memoir possesses a timeless quality that beckons me to return to its profound narrative time and time again. Without hesitation, I now find myself wholeheartedly recommending it as the quintessential starting point for anyone seeking an understanding of the Jewish genocide.
Though I initially yearned for a more extensive and intricate exploration, the brevity of this memoir only serves to intensify its potency as an unadulterated account of a survivor's harrowing experiences. With an unflinching candor, Chil offers no refuge for the unspeakable brutality and horrifying events that unfolded. His straightforward and concise prose exemplifies the unique perspective that only a memoir penned by a survivor can convey.
karissakate's review against another edition
4.0
Wow. This short little book was tough to get through but is one of the seemingly truest accounts of life for a Jew during the holocaust. Very haunting but very worth it.
goldie_reads's review against another edition
challenging
dark
emotional
hopeful
informative
inspiring
sad
tense
medium-paced
4.0