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3.48 AVERAGE
3.48 AVERAGE
Uno, cuando lee o ve películas sobre la Segunda Guerra Mundial, se dice a si mismo que algo así es difícil que pueda volver a ocurrir. Cómo un solo hombre convenció a millares para exterminar a todos los colectivos que fueran inferiores a lo que él consideraba «raza aria».
En 1969, el profesor de Historia de un instituto estadounidense mostró a sus alumnos algunas imágenes sobre el genocidio nazi. Los chavales no le dieron demasiada importancia, cuya opinión reflejaba la imposibilidad de que la humanidad tropezara de nuevo con aquella piedra. Esta reacción incomodó al profesor e ideó un plan para demostrar que lo ocurrido en Alemania no era algo imposible de volver a suceder.
Comenzó a instaurar una serie de normas en la clase, mediante la disciplina, la comunicación y la acción de determinadas tareas. Con ello justificaba que la fuerza del grupo les permitiría alcanzar todos sus objetivos. Al final, se denominaron «La Ola» y comenzó una pequeña era de inquietud entre las cuatro paredes del centro docente.
Estudiantes marginados por no pertenecer al grupo; prensa coaccionada a no publicar contra ellos; violencia; y un líder que, consumido por ese pequeño poder, no veía el monstruo que estaba creando.
La novela recrea, a la perfección, el experimento que se desarrolló y comparte, en no más de 125 páginas, las escenas más importantes que pueden llegar a sobrecoger al lector. Incluso, cuando las personas más pacíficas se vuelven violentas por ver peligrar «La Ola», como lector, mantienes la tensión entre párrafos por saber cómo terminará todo aquello.
Se emplea un narrador omnisciente, en tercera persona, que nos guía junto a todos los personajes. El vocabulario es sencillo y no necesitamos diccionario.
En 2008 se estrenó la película —con el mismo nombre que la novela y que el grupo— y se utiliza en los colegios, sobre todo de Alemania, para demostrar a las nuevas generaciones que la buena manipulación de las masas no es algo ínfimo y que un nuevo dictador puede surgir cuando uno menos se lo espera.
Y tú, ¿crees que estamos destinados a repetir nuestra Historia?
NOTA: 9/10
En 1969, el profesor de Historia de un instituto estadounidense mostró a sus alumnos algunas imágenes sobre el genocidio nazi. Los chavales no le dieron demasiada importancia, cuya opinión reflejaba la imposibilidad de que la humanidad tropezara de nuevo con aquella piedra. Esta reacción incomodó al profesor e ideó un plan para demostrar que lo ocurrido en Alemania no era algo imposible de volver a suceder.
Comenzó a instaurar una serie de normas en la clase, mediante la disciplina, la comunicación y la acción de determinadas tareas. Con ello justificaba que la fuerza del grupo les permitiría alcanzar todos sus objetivos. Al final, se denominaron «La Ola» y comenzó una pequeña era de inquietud entre las cuatro paredes del centro docente.
Estudiantes marginados por no pertenecer al grupo; prensa coaccionada a no publicar contra ellos; violencia; y un líder que, consumido por ese pequeño poder, no veía el monstruo que estaba creando.
La novela recrea, a la perfección, el experimento que se desarrolló y comparte, en no más de 125 páginas, las escenas más importantes que pueden llegar a sobrecoger al lector. Incluso, cuando las personas más pacíficas se vuelven violentas por ver peligrar «La Ola», como lector, mantienes la tensión entre párrafos por saber cómo terminará todo aquello.
Se emplea un narrador omnisciente, en tercera persona, que nos guía junto a todos los personajes. El vocabulario es sencillo y no necesitamos diccionario.
En 2008 se estrenó la película —con el mismo nombre que la novela y que el grupo— y se utiliza en los colegios, sobre todo de Alemania, para demostrar a las nuevas generaciones que la buena manipulación de las masas no es algo ínfimo y que un nuevo dictador puede surgir cuando uno menos se lo espera.
Y tú, ¿crees que estamos destinados a repetir nuestra Historia?
NOTA: 9/10
reflective
fast-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
A mix
Strong character development:
Yes
Loveable characters:
No
Diverse cast of characters:
No
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Yes
2.5 stars
While The Wave discusses some interesting topics (namely how the Germans could let the atrocities committed by the Nazis just happen), it only does so on a superficial level and lacks the depth I would have liked or wanted, especially on a reread. The writing is pretty weak as other reviewers have pointed out, and the whole book feels very juvenile. The teenagers feel much younger, especially when they forget the rules set only two sentences ago(like not standing up and saying the teacher's name when answering a question when that was exactly what the teacher told them to do, and be puzzled as to what they did wrong. Common, teenagers are naive but not stupid).
Also, how David treats Laurie is a huge yikes and it’s kinda disgusting that them ending up together at the end is treated as a happy-end
"The next thing he knew, he had grabbed her arm.
'Let go of me!' Laurie struggled to get free, but David held her arm tightly.
(…)
But Laurie kept resisting.(…)
Overcome with anger, David grabbed her other arm.
(…)
But Laurie only struggled harder to get out of his grasp. 'I hate you!' She cried. 'I hate The Wave! I hate all of you!'
The words struck David like a hard slap in the face. Almost out of control, he screamed, 'Shut up!' And threw her down on the grass. Her books went flying as she fell roughly tot he ground."
Abusive relationship much?
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While The Wave discusses some interesting topics (namely how the Germans could let the atrocities committed by the Nazis just happen), it only does so on a superficial level and lacks the depth I would have liked or wanted, especially on a reread. The writing is pretty weak as other reviewers have pointed out, and the whole book feels very juvenile. The teenagers feel much younger, especially when they forget the rules set only two sentences ago(like not standing up and saying the teacher's name when answering a question when that was exactly what the teacher told them to do, and be puzzled as to what they did wrong. Common, teenagers are naive but not stupid).
Also, how David treats Laurie is a huge yikes and it’s kinda disgusting that them ending up together at the end is treated as a happy-end
Spoiler
To elaborate on this: A few days after David breaks up with Laurie for very weak reasons and stands her up, this gem of a scene transpires:"The next thing he knew, he had grabbed her arm.
'Let go of me!' Laurie struggled to get free, but David held her arm tightly.
(…)
But Laurie kept resisting.(…)
Overcome with anger, David grabbed her other arm.
(…)
But Laurie only struggled harder to get out of his grasp. 'I hate you!' She cried. 'I hate The Wave! I hate all of you!'
The words struck David like a hard slap in the face. Almost out of control, he screamed, 'Shut up!' And threw her down on the grass. Her books went flying as she fell roughly tot he ground."
Abusive relationship much?
This book was amazing. And I don't just mean that it was really good. I mean that it quite literally amazed me. It is based on a true story—and incident that occurred in California in 1969. Honestly, I had heard of things such as this happening, but seeing it unfold stop-by-step in a book like this really brought it to my attention and showed me how it happened. It always seemed like it was ridiculous that anyone could actually go overboard and insane with power, but this book showed me that it is all too real. It really is an insight into how our society can be manipulated so easily, and how quickly we will blindly follow a leader or go along with a group. I am glad I read this book. I will never again choose to go along with the group or bandwagon when it goes against what I believe in. I guarantee that you will feel the same way once you finish this. An unforgettable true story.
I have been teaching the book [b:Night|1617|Night|Elie Wiesel|https://i.gr-assets.com/images/S/compressed.photo.goodreads.com/books/1709507006l/1617._SY75_.jpg|265616] to my high school class, and one of my students (literally) threw this book at me and said "read it."
It's short enough that I was able to finish it in a day, and while it made a few chilling points, it doesn't seem like a book that's going to stay with me. The prose, the characters, and the concepts are just overly simplified. It would be a decent introduction for early middle or late elementary school, though.
It's short enough that I was able to finish it in a day, and while it made a few chilling points, it doesn't seem like a book that's going to stay with me. The prose, the characters, and the concepts are just overly simplified. It would be a decent introduction for early middle or late elementary school, though.
A quick read, but a little outdated & over simplified. Would be interesting to discuss.
challenging
dark
informative
reflective
tense
fast-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
A mix
Strong character development:
Complicated
Loveable characters:
Complicated
Diverse cast of characters:
No
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Complicated
dark
reflective
tense
fast-paced
Fairly straightforward comic adaptation of the book. I found the art really bland and boring, and the book wasn't as touching as the real deal. Not bad, but also not necessary, imo.
One of the most powerful books I read in high school. A great YA novel to get you thinking.