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4.32 AVERAGE
4.32 AVERAGE
Wow, after reading The Tattooist of Auschwitz and learning of Lale, I didn't expect to be even more moved by Cilka's story, but I was. To suffer all she suffered in Auschwitz and then to have to face the gulags for so many years and the harsh treatments and horrors of being a woman in that situation, my heart just breaks for her. I think many people thought that the war ended after Hilter was defeated, but for many like Cilka, the nightmare was only half over. I can definitely understand why Cilka was the bravest person Lale ever met.
dark
emotional
reflective
slow-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
Character
challenging
dark
emotional
hopeful
inspiring
sad
tense
Plot or Character Driven:
Character
Strong character development:
Yes
Loveable characters:
Yes
Diverse cast of characters:
Yes
Flaws of characters a main focus:
N/A
After reading the tattooist of Auschwitz, I really wanted to see what Cilkas story was…
Even though some of it was made up of her time in Auschwitz’s and being imprisoned afterwards… which is also heartbreaking that she was imprisoned for simply surviving….
But I was happy to read in the end that she indeed did survive and got some wonderful years and to be loved by someone.
CILKA IS COMPLETELY INCREDIBLE, just from hearing Lale speak of her it sounds like she was amazing. 😭😭❤️
Even though some of it was made up of her time in Auschwitz’s and being imprisoned afterwards… which is also heartbreaking that she was imprisoned for simply surviving….
But I was happy to read in the end that she indeed did survive and got some wonderful years and to be loved by someone.
CILKA IS COMPLETELY INCREDIBLE, just from hearing Lale speak of her it sounds like she was amazing. 😭😭❤️
medium-paced
challenging
dark
emotional
hopeful
inspiring
sad
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:
Complicated
dark
emotional
inspiring
sad
tense
medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
A mix
Loveable characters:
Yes
This was just as good as The Tattooist of Auschwitz, but artistic liberties were taken. I appreciated the perspective showing Cilka as a sympathetic character, but at times I found her mental commentary too unbelievable/simplistic. Overall it was a really engaging, thought-provoking read.
This book felt as thought it had a little more substance than The Tattooist, and the characters had more depth. I still feel like it was lacking
emotional
hopeful
informative
inspiring
sad
tense
fast-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
A mix
Strong character development:
Yes
Loveable characters:
Yes
Diverse cast of characters:
Yes
Flaws of characters a main focus:
No
The most incredible person I’ve ever had the pleasure of learning about