Reviews tagging 'Antisemitism'

Hana by Alena Mornštajnová

6 reviews

bernard_black's review

dark emotional reflective sad

• Loveable characters? It's complicated
• Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

4.5

Jedinej Alois se choval nějak normálně, žádná racionalita fr.

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Toxic relationship, Violence, Antisemitism, Child abuse, Death, Mental illness, War, Child death, Miscarriage, Death of parent, Grief, and Pregnancy

Moderate: Eating disorder and Pandemic/Epidemic

Minor: Suicidal thoughts, Sexual content, and Suicide

colaloopa's review against another edition

dark emotional inspiring sad medium-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? A mix
• Strong character development? No
• Loveable characters? Yes
• Diverse cast of characters? No
• Flaws of characters a main focus? No

4.25

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Content Warnings

Moderate: Deportation, Death of parent, Antisemitism, Death, Pandemic/Epidemic, Abortion, Pregnancy, Physical abuse, Child death, Genocide, and Panic attacks/disorders

nefariousbee's review against another edition

challenging dark emotional reflective sad tense slow-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? A mix
• Strong character development? Yes
• Loveable characters? It's complicated
• Diverse cast of characters? No
• Flaws of characters a main focus? No

4.25

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Police brutality, Racial slurs, Antisemitism, Death, Vomit, Gore, and War

annathology's review

challenging dark emotional hopeful informative sad fast-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? A mix
• Strong character development? Yes
• Loveable characters? Yes
• Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated

4.5

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Antisemitism, Miscarriage, Torture, and Mental illness

bill369's review

challenging emotional reflective sad fast-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? A mix
• Strong character development? Yes
• Loveable characters? Yes
• Diverse cast of characters? N/A
• Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

5.0

I felt like reading another book written by Mrs Mornštajnová.

The character I feel closest to and the character who I like the best is Elsa, Hana's and Rosa's mom. She raised them alone and did a wonderful job. Even when she felt hopeless, she pulled herself together and continued to be an amazing mother. She was strong, practical, and loved her daughters dearly. I admire these traits.

The connection between historic events and stories is perfect. I love how Mrs Mornštejnová incorporated the plot into the time period. She managed to make me feel strong emotions while also educating me about the past. Her writing is immaculate. In my opinion, she's one of the best at portraying loveable characters.

Page 138–139, Elsa's strength.
  

Obrátila se zpátky k městu. Smutek a zklamání se smísily se strachem a rozlily se před ní v bažině bezmoci. Ale Elsa si nemohla dovolit být bezmocná a propadnout zoufalství. Měla dvě dcery, o které se musela postarat. To ona bude muset rozhodnout o budoucnosti, zajistit, aby byly šťastné, třeba proti jejich vůli.

Page 166, classics.
 

Z knihovničky v pokoji, o který se dělila s Rosou, vytáhla Tolstého tlustou knihu, z níž se lidstvo stejně nepoučilo, protože ti lidé, kteří čtou klasiky, jsou dost chytří, aby chápali nesmyslnost války i bez líčení její krutosti, a ti, kdo by se poučit potřebovali, po žádné z moudrých knih nikdy nesáhnou.

 Page 306, the happy ending.
 

A tak sedím v křesle, ve kterém kdysi sedávala paní Karásková, a oči upírám na jehlice. Pořád mě navštěvují vzpomínky. Stále je hodně těch tíživých, ale přibývají i ty, kvůli kterým chci ještě žít.

 

The few final lines absolutely destroyed me. I am so glad they got sort of a happy ending and hope that from then on they would have the life they deserve.

While reading this book I cried, smiled and was shocked. I enjoyed every single page and finished the book in three days.  I'm glad I read it, I'm glad that I know this pulchritudinous story.

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Antisemitism

Moderate: Forced institutionalization, Medical content, Death, War, Death of parent, Eating disorder, and Grief

Minor: Physical abuse, Pregnancy, Sexual content, Suicidal thoughts, and Body horror

ad3l's review against another edition

challenging dark emotional informative 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? It's complicated

4.0

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Antisemitism

Moderate: Violence and Sexual assault