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laumendoza13's review against another edition
5.0
Este es de los pocos libros en el que he esperado algo muy específico, el final. Cada página que pasaba, solo sentía más y más angustia, sabiendo lo que al final pasaría. Pero hablando de todo el libro, me parece que es una historia muy bien contada y situada. Realmente entiendes a Bruno, su inocencia, y te das cuenta de que nadie nace odiando a otros. Y cada uno elige de qué lado de la historia está.
wattsup70's review against another edition
2.0
I had a really hard time with this book. First of all, the main character is 9 but his IQ seems to be that of a much, much younger child. I can't imagine a 9 year old being so utterly clueless about what is going on around them. I didn't find it cute or endearing at all that they were calling Auschwitz "out-with"-- it seemed to trivialize what really went on for me. I was really disappointed and frankly, I am really surprised that somebody made a movie of this book.
lisabee614's review against another edition
5.0
Heartbroken after this one. May have teared up a few times but especially at the end. I knew that's what was about to happen but I didn't want to believe it. Horrifying book and I'll ever understand how these types of things actually happened.
marteog's review against another edition
dark
emotional
sad
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
3.75
shakespeares_elf's review against another edition
5.0
I already knew the plot and yet I still (almost) hyperventilated from crying.
I've watched this film twice and during the entirety of the book I kept thinking to myself "I'm sure I won't cry, I mean, I already know exactly what's going to happen, right?".
And then I read the final chapter.
I've sent texts while crying and I've scared my mum by waking her up and saying (while crying) "it's over" and asking for a hug.
I thought no book could make me cry after We were liars, but guess I was wrong.
(We were liars made me cry harder, but god this was a tough one too.)
I've watched this film twice and during the entirety of the book I kept thinking to myself "I'm sure I won't cry, I mean, I already know exactly what's going to happen, right?".
And then I read the final chapter.
I've sent texts while crying and I've scared my mum by waking her up and saying (while crying) "it's over" and asking for a hug.
I thought no book could make me cry after We were liars, but guess I was wrong.
(We were liars made me cry harder, but god this was a tough one too.)
wattsyareading's review against another edition
3.0
It's hard for me to accept the pure naiveté in the main character. I know he's young, but he's absolutely oblivious and it kills me.
No matter what, Bruno and Shmuel's story will resonate with everyone who reads it.
"Fences like this exist all over the world. We hope you never have to cross such a fence."
No matter what, Bruno and Shmuel's story will resonate with everyone who reads it.
"Fences like this exist all over the world. We hope you never have to cross such a fence."
royallyfury's review against another edition
emotional
informative
sad
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? N/A
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? N/A
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.5
It was a good book, and I enjoyed it, but I don’t think I’ll want to re-read it. I didn’t feel too connected to the characters, but it’s more of a historical book so I think it’s fine.