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kae10_a's review against another edition
dark
informative
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
3.0
Content Warnings
Minor: War and Torture
kurrelina1's review against another edition
dark
emotional
hopeful
sad
medium-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? Yes
4.25
I almost couldn't put it down, absolutely great 💖 so inspiring and loveable
susana_02's review against another edition
emotional
sad
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? N/A
- Flaws of characters a main focus? N/A
4.75
amanda1793's review against another edition
5.0
4.5 stars.
This book has shaken me.
This story allows readers to see Nazi Germany through the eyes of a young boy who honestly just wanted a friend. And although his "snobbishness" (at the beginning of the book and tapering out towards the end) is the reason this book lost half the star for me, I did grow to love him. The boy on the other side of the fence allowed the young boy to grow into a more compassionate human.
I recommend this book.
This book has shaken me.
This story allows readers to see Nazi Germany through the eyes of a young boy who honestly just wanted a friend. And although his "snobbishness" (at the beginning of the book and tapering out towards the end) is the reason this book lost half the star for me, I did grow to love him. The boy on the other side of the fence allowed the young boy to grow into a more compassionate human.
I recommend this book.
ratjus's review against another edition
reflective
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
3.0
bittersweet_symphony's review
3.0
An easy read, with an unexpected ending. I wish the book would have delved deeper, but I think it showed that the world is full of good people who are capable of doing horrible things.
_rainii_day's review against another edition
dark
emotional
informative
sad
slow-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
5.0
akshatha_murthy's review against another edition
4.0
3.5 stars.
I don't think it's believable that son of the commandant of Auschwitz is so clueless about everything around so much so that he even doesn't know the name Hitler!
But him being so innocent did make for a good story and he was able to see that both boys are pretty much the same but on different sides of the fence.
And Bruno pronouncing the words wrong like "Out-With" and "Fury" probably only makes sense when you read it in English but they were German speakers. So I am not sure if that would make sense in German.
The whole book does have its flaws and historical inaccuracies. It reads like a simple story that anyone could read without having to know the actual gory details as it's simplified a lot like A LOT!!
I don't think it's believable that son of the commandant of Auschwitz is so clueless about everything around so much so that he even doesn't know the name Hitler!
But him being so innocent did make for a good story and he was able to see that both boys are pretty much the same but on different sides of the fence.
And Bruno pronouncing the words wrong like "Out-With" and "Fury" probably only makes sense when you read it in English but they were German speakers. So I am not sure if that would make sense in German.
The whole book does have its flaws and historical inaccuracies. It reads like a simple story that anyone could read without having to know the actual gory details as it's simplified a lot like A LOT!!
maxine_a's review against another edition
adventurous
dark
reflective
sad
medium-paced
3.5
The story was enjoyable but it expects a lot of us to not think that Bruno is that naive or ignorant. Its a story of two boys that aren’t that different at heart but due to circumstances are living two very different lives.