Reviews

Das siebte Kreuz by Anna Seghers

jonasvogler's review against another edition

challenging dark informative inspiring sad tense medium-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? A mix
• Strong character development? No
• Loveable characters? Yes
• Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
• Flaws of characters a main focus? No

4.25

maegritt's review against another edition

dark sad tense medium-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? A mix
• Strong character development? Yes
• Loveable characters? It's complicated
• Diverse cast of characters? N/A
• Flaws of characters a main focus? No

5.0

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Content Warnings

Moderate: Physical abuse, Murder, Police brutality, Antisemitism, Confinement, Racism, Violence, Torture, Injury/Injury detail, Death, Genocide, and Deportation

okapipo's review

adventurous hopeful tense medium-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? Plot
• Strong character development? No
• Loveable characters? It's complicated

5.0

robinitalo's review against another edition

adventurous challenging dark reflective sad tense medium-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? A mix
• Strong character development? No
• Loveable characters? Yes
• Diverse cast of characters? Yes
• Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

1.5

okapipo's review against another edition

reflective tense medium-paced

4.5

Makes you want to read the full book.

1940's cliff notes version with amazing illustrations and a well-written - and frankly needed - addendum by the editor that ties it all together.

paleandhecticread's review

adventurous challenging hopeful inspiring reflective tense slow-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? Character
• Strong character development? No
• Loveable characters? Yes
• Diverse cast of characters? Yes
• Flaws of characters a main focus? No

5.0

hobhouchin's review against another edition

4.0

Wie hättest Du Dich entschieden?
Wie hättest Du gehandelt?
Wäre die Angst größer gewesen als Dein Gewissen?

Die politische Neigung Anna Seghers wird zwar deutlich, aber bleibt im Hintergrund. Sie ist präsent, aber nicht aufdringlich. Weitaus mehr Augenmerk liegt auf den (moralischen) Entscheidungen der Figuren. Man gerät ins Grübeln über sich selbst und was man in so einer Situation gemacht hätte.
Etwas gestört (aber wirklich nur minimal) haben mich die dauernden Verniedlichungen (Lädchen, Wägelchen, Holzklötzchen, usw.).
Und ich bin unendlich dankbar für das "Happy End". Wäre das nicht so, hätte ich heulen müssen.

sashakilljoy's review

challenging dark reflective tense slow-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? Plot
• Strong character development? It's complicated
• Loveable characters? It's complicated
• Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
• Flaws of characters a main focus? No

4.5

georgeangels's review against another edition

dark sad tense slow-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? A mix
• Strong character development? It's complicated
• Loveable characters? It's complicated
• Diverse cast of characters? N/A
• Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

2.75

chiariisbookishchaos's review

challenging hopeful reflective sad tense slow-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? Character
• Strong character development? Yes
• Loveable characters? It's complicated
• Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
• Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

3.0