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cosmas's review against another edition
3.0
Almost 5 stars, it was just a little too slow of a start. But I love these characters and this world; the writing (it was beautiful) makes it even better.
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After some time of reflection on this one I’ve lowered it to 3 stars. It was, objectively, a very good book- it just wasn’t the book for me
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After some time of reflection on this one I’ve lowered it to 3 stars. It was, objectively, a very good book- it just wasn’t the book for me
tinycharles's review against another edition
adventurous
mysterious
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
4.0
waitforhightide's review against another edition
3.25
Read this once a while back and am enjoying it as a spooky YA novel, but boy howdy, do I hate it that the word "Nazi" shows up like one time halfway through the book, the word Jewish maybe half a dozen.
If you're going to use WWII as a backdrop for your story and make A JEWISH BOY AND HIS DESCENDENTS a main part, seems weird not to, like, actually do that and just kind of skirt around it. Especially in a book that otherwise touches on generational trauma in such an interesting way.
Say the word NAZI or don't write about them.
If you're going to use WWII as a backdrop for your story and make A JEWISH BOY AND HIS DESCENDENTS a main part, seems weird not to, like, actually do that and just kind of skirt around it. Especially in a book that otherwise touches on generational trauma in such an interesting way.
Say the word NAZI or don't write about them.
epiphanyrm's review against another edition
adventurous
dark
mysterious
tense
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.75
vmusing's review against another edition
5.0
It has taken me a long time to finally read this book, but I am so happy that I finally did! What a wonderful story! I can't wait to read the next two in the series.
adeleinwanderland's review against another edition
3.0
I kind of expected more, to be honest. I wasn't creeped out at all, but that is just me. I'm used to so many weird shit, nothing actually weirds me out anymore. Still, I enjoyed it very much and I definitely plan to pick up the rest of the series.
magmaa's review against another edition
adventurous
emotional
medium-paced
2.0
it's just a bit boring
The characters are not really interesting, the world seems dull
Props for using the photographs as a connection to the book i guess
The characters are not really interesting, the world seems dull
Props for using the photographs as a connection to the book i guess
dariadanley's review against another edition
3.0
I have to admit, I was tempted to read this because of the movie adaptation. I'm not a hipster in this situation.
I greatly enjoyed this book, and I will more than likely pick up the next installment. The perspective of Jacob is so relatable to a true young man. He had the grit of a young man on budding adulthood, yet still strapped down to being a child. I'm sure we all remember that feeling all too well.
The vintage photos were a nice touch, but in some instances I thought it took away from the author's ability to show instead of tell traits about the characters. For example, it felt slightly lazy; like maybe he didn't have to truly describe the characters since the pictures did that for him.
I did enjoy this book, nonetheless, but it felt like it could have been longer. So much of it was exposition, which isn't necessarily a bad thing. I will continue on and recommend it to others.
I greatly enjoyed this book, and I will more than likely pick up the next installment. The perspective of Jacob is so relatable to a true young man. He had the grit of a young man on budding adulthood, yet still strapped down to being a child. I'm sure we all remember that feeling all too well.
The vintage photos were a nice touch, but in some instances I thought it took away from the author's ability to show instead of tell traits about the characters. For example, it felt slightly lazy; like maybe he didn't have to truly describe the characters since the pictures did that for him.
I did enjoy this book, nonetheless, but it felt like it could have been longer. So much of it was exposition, which isn't necessarily a bad thing. I will continue on and recommend it to others.