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I read this in my eighth grade english class a couple years ago, and every once in a while I still think about this book and how much I enjoyed it. I have never enjoyed a school-assigned book as much as this one (but Frankenstein is a close second). The characters, the storyline, everything was just so captivating. I really really enjoyed seeing the differences and similarities between Reuven and Danny's families and their interactions. I normally am not the biggest fan of school assigned books, but this one caught me and never let go. Totally gonna purchase this book again so I can reread it.

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4.0

I learned so much about the Hasidim, Talmud, Zionism and World War II - yet the story between two boys' friendship is so engaging that all this other knowledge just gets slipped in. Except for a few arcane discussions around the Talmud, this book completely absorbed me.

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This was a beautiful coming of age story- insightful and poignant. The backdrop of struggles among American Jewish communities during and following WWII was fascinating, as well.

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emotional reflective slow-paced

Plot- or character-driven? Character
Strong character development? Yes
Loveable characters? Yes
Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

4.5

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