Reviews

The Boy in the Striped Pyjamas by John Boyne

nevamansfield's review against another edition

dark reflective sad medium-paced

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

5.0

gooberjk's review against another edition

dark emotional 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? No

4.0

bluejaybooks's review against another edition

2.0

Initially gave this book 4 stars after reading it for school as a child, but after reading this review: https://www.goodreads.com/review/show/646557556?book_show_action=true&from_review_page=1
I've completely changed my mind and become aware of things my younger self didn't notice while reading. I think the man who wrote the review I linked to is right though I do like the concept of the book and found it engaging to read, which is why I'm giving it two stars instead of one.

Normally I wouldn't change my rating of a book I read so long ago, but the last thing I want is to contribute to the spread of such incorrect information, especially regarding an event so tragic.

jaswroller's review against another edition

adventurous informative lighthearted reflective fast-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

4.0

piapeach227's review against another edition

challenging emotional informative reflective sad tense fast-paced

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

5.0

armand07's review against another edition

lighthearted sad medium-paced

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

2.25

Too repetitive.

fishbloodystiks's review against another edition

adventurous dark emotional sad medium-paced

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

4.0

katieannette's review against another edition

emotional sad medium-paced

4.5

thaslund's review against another edition

adventurous challenging dark inspiring reflective sad 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? It's complicated

5.0

kiwi_flor's review against another edition

dark emotional sad tense medium-paced

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

3.5