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maninlibri's review against another edition
challenging
emotional
sad
fast-paced
Content Warnings
Graphic: Violence, Gun violence, Xenophobia, War, Suicidal thoughts, Physical abuse, Racism, and Murder
kelceyxreads's review against another edition
5.0
This has been one of my favorite books since I read it for the first time in a ninth grade English class, though I am loath to say 'favorite.' I don't take pleasure in reading about the horrors of our dark and not-too-distant past and it feels wrong, almost, to say that I loved reading this. I suppose it is more that I am glad someone had the strength of spirit and ability to chronicle what happened so that we do not repeat it. This is not an easy book to read, but it shouldn't be. It forces the modern reader to look into the face of atrocities we cannot fathom and come to terms with the worst parts of humanity. It is a book we need, one our children and their children should read.
sea_su's review against another edition
2.0
I had to read this as a class and it left me depressed after each English class. The holocaust was a terrible thing but I don't like to read books like these because it's something that actually happened. There's nothing that we can do to fix it because it's in the past. But overall good narration and point of view but like I said very depressing.
jess_mango's review against another edition
5.0
I originally read this in high school when I was going through a WWII phase. It's a harrowing read but so impactful. It really hits home what evils the human race can unleash on each other. Everyone should read this to understand the experience of the victims of the Holocaust so that we as a global society do not commit similar atrocities.
dreaminthepages's review against another edition
5.0
Such a tragic, heartbreaking and important read. Cannot believe people still have not learnt from this.
emmalemonnz's review against another edition
5.0
An incredibly well-written memoir. Despite his horrific experiences in Nazi concentration camps, Wiesel does not dwell in self pity or sentimentality. He describes what he lived through in stark simplicity, holding nothing back - even his occasional selfish thoughts about his father.
Wiesel shows what happened and lets the reader judge him, his fellow Jews, and his wartime enemies for oneself. This is exactly what I'm looking for to use in my year 11 (US 10th grade) English class.
Wiesel shows what happened and lets the reader judge him, his fellow Jews, and his wartime enemies for oneself. This is exactly what I'm looking for to use in my year 11 (US 10th grade) English class.
karenluvstoread's review against another edition
Wow! What a powerful read! Wiesel shares a lot about what life was like in the concentration camp. He also shares the deep struggle he had with God from seeing and enduring such horrific things. When I listened to his sharing of his thoughts on this, it was deeply moving and very powerful. I had to try hard not to just break down and cry off and on throughout the listening of this book. I wasn't successful....I was in tears multiple times. I don't think one could read/listen to this book and not be moved to tears.
Powerful and deeply moving, I think this one should be required reading right up there with The Diary of Anne Frank.
Also, I do highly recommend the audiobook for this one.
From Elie Wiesel:
Powerful and deeply moving, I think this one should be required reading right up there with The Diary of Anne Frank.
Also, I do highly recommend the audiobook for this one.
From Elie Wiesel:
“Never shall I forget that night, the first night in camp, which has turned my life into one long night, seven times cursed and seven times sealed. Never shall I forget that smoke. Never shall I forget the little faces of the children, whose bodies I saw turned into wreaths of smoke beneath a silent blue sky. Never shall I forget those flames which consumed my faith forever. Never shall I forget that nocturnal silence which deprived me, for all eternity, of the desire to live. Never shall I forget those moments which murdered my God and my soul and turned my dreams to dust. Never shall I forget these things, even if I am condemned to live as long as God Himself. Never.”