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4.01 AVERAGE
4.01 AVERAGE
Important commentary on the danger of book banning/burning and censorship.
I am becoming more and more a fan of historical fiction, especially when the story is centered around book people. I love how the different characters in this story eventually come together at the end… a beautiful book!
I thoroughly enjoyed this book. It was such a different way to tell a WWII story
I always enjoy reading about books, and this novel takes on fascism and book burning and censorship in a way that feels particularly relevant.
“To librarians, the guardians of books”
“The good fight isn’t always about winning.Sometimes it’s a reminder to the world that there are people out there who are willing to try.”
The Librarian of Burned Books is set 3 timelines; on the cusp of WWII, during, and after.
Vivi, her husband killed by Nazi’s, is trying to find her place in the world after getting the dreaded news. She’s fighting for a cause and is giving so much for it. In it, she learns about some special and key people who could help her in that fight.
Althea James is thrust into the Berlin social life after agreeing to a cultural exchange program. Coming from a small town, many of the situations are new and sometimes too much. But she learns to adore Dev and Hannah.
But when the Nazi’s come to power and their hold over Berlin gets to be too much, things start to tumble out of control and Althea must make decisions. Trust is broken, hearts are broken, and it seems like nothing will ever be the same.
8 years later, Vivi’s struggle for Taft to drop the censorship bill will have her bringing forces together that haven’t been together in almost a decade. The strength of these combined forces might be more than those who would have books censored or burned can can handle.
My favorite part of the book was pages 211 to 213.
“The good fight isn’t always about winning.Sometimes it’s a reminder to the world that there are people out there who are willing to try.”
The Librarian of Burned Books is set 3 timelines; on the cusp of WWII, during, and after.
Vivi, her husband killed by Nazi’s, is trying to find her place in the world after getting the dreaded news. She’s fighting for a cause and is giving so much for it. In it, she learns about some special and key people who could help her in that fight.
Althea James is thrust into the Berlin social life after agreeing to a cultural exchange program. Coming from a small town, many of the situations are new and sometimes too much. But she learns to adore Dev and Hannah.
But when the Nazi’s come to power and their hold over Berlin gets to be too much, things start to tumble out of control and Althea must make decisions. Trust is broken, hearts are broken, and it seems like nothing will ever be the same.
8 years later, Vivi’s struggle for Taft to drop the censorship bill will have her bringing forces together that haven’t been together in almost a decade. The strength of these combined forces might be more than those who would have books censored or burned can can handle.
My favorite part of the book was pages 211 to 213.
Great plot, relatable characters, but the author does more telling than showing. Still, a worthy read, but just a little too on the nose. It is heavy on the lesson. But enjoyable, nonetheless.
Yes the timelines could be confusing. However…I really loved the power of this message. It’s so important today.
“In 1928, my father, along with the rest of my country, was mocking Hitler. They saw him as a joke, someone who could be easily controlled, someone who would burn out after everyone heard his deranged spiels. Only a handful of years later, we had to flee Germany after my brother was dragged to a concentration camp, where he would be murdered for his beliefs.”
I am so hopeful that our youth will save us. But this book reminded me that we all have an important role in voicing when we see something is wrong.
We can all do something. No one has to do everything. But everyone can do something. The absolutely devastating news yesterday that a young transgender student in Oklahoma was beaten to death by 3 classmates in the school bathroom. How is this tied to my review? Politics and people seeking reelection is how transgender humans using bathrooms became “an issue” This topic was used for political gain,at the expense of every transgender human.
This author weaves a message of the power of people who care throughout political mayhem and craziness portrayed in this story.
“Good people existed. But so did fear and hatred. Most would do anything to protect their comfortable worldview”
I recommend this book. Especially now.
“In 1928, my father, along with the rest of my country, was mocking Hitler. They saw him as a joke, someone who could be easily controlled, someone who would burn out after everyone heard his deranged spiels. Only a handful of years later, we had to flee Germany after my brother was dragged to a concentration camp, where he would be murdered for his beliefs.”
I am so hopeful that our youth will save us. But this book reminded me that we all have an important role in voicing when we see something is wrong.
We can all do something. No one has to do everything. But everyone can do something. The absolutely devastating news yesterday that a young transgender student in Oklahoma was beaten to death by 3 classmates in the school bathroom. How is this tied to my review? Politics and people seeking reelection is how transgender humans using bathrooms became “an issue” This topic was used for political gain,at the expense of every transgender human.
This author weaves a message of the power of people who care throughout political mayhem and craziness portrayed in this story.
“Good people existed. But so did fear and hatred. Most would do anything to protect their comfortable worldview”
I recommend this book. Especially now.
It took awhile but it got there in the end. Thanks to a couple of rousing anti-nazi speeches and a sweet romance.
Excellent historical value and enthralling characters. It seems that dates could be changed and republished for the current environment.
hopeful
reflective
medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
Character
Strong character development:
Yes
Loveable characters:
Yes
Diverse cast of characters:
Yes
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Yes