Reviews

Then by Morris Gleitzman

sam_hartwig's review against another edition

5.0

*Sniff Sniff* Why?! Why did Morris Gleitzman write such a sad story!! This is the follow on to his first book on the holocaust called “Once”. It continues the story of the young Jewsish boy Felix and his little 6 year old friend Zelda. I can’t really say that I enjoyed the first book or this book because it’s such an emotional topic, but I can say that I liked it because Felix felt very real and his voice was very strong throughout the book. It felt exactly like I was hearing the story straight from a 10 year old boys mouth. I don’t want to give away why it’s so sad but something really horrible happens at the end of the book and it left me stunned, I thought to myself ‘How can this be a book aimed at junior aged children? It’s very graphic and devastating at times’. I know, I know, it’s set in World War two and there wasn’t any happy times during the war until people found out it was over but.... I wasn’t expecting that!! This book is only 182 pages (which translates to only 3 and a half hours of listening) so it’s a very short, so when it ended I was craving to know what happened next, I needed to find out the ending to Felix’s story. So I am interested to see what happens in the next book and whether it will be the end to Felix's story.

Review also on my blog http://love-sami13.blogspot.com.au/2012/07/war-sadness.html

hjreads16's review against another edition

emotional sad fast-paced

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

3.75

hannahb774's review against another edition

4.0

Sobbing

jackgray's review against another edition

5.0

“Why do people start wars when they know so many sad things are going to happen?”

vidyasur's review against another edition

medium-paced

4.25

leebee1392's review against another edition

dark emotional sad tense fast-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

5.0

reneephan's review against another edition

4.0

'Then' by Morris Gleitzman is a continuation of the book 'Once'. With an experienced to trilogies, I faced this book head on with the idea that this book would never be the best as the first. As unexpected, I was pleasantly surprised with the outcome. Closing the book, I felt refreshed with the idea of knowing what closed the first book and all the tension that continued. It felt like it was never-ending. Even if the second book felt like it was another hook to help you continue to read, and that second books were kinda a continuation. Morris Gleitzman truly showed the hardships and the pain the character went through, and the ending was truly shocking. This is a series that would be unforgettable, just like the character Felix.

m_allardyce's review against another edition

adventurous challenging funny sad tense fast-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? A mix
• Strong character development? It's complicated
• Loveable characters? Yes

3.75

thebooklovingpanda's review against another edition

5.0

Really moving and sad, funny at times. Amazing story with an unforgettable ending.

ellap3's review against another edition

adventurous dark emotional sad fast-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? No

4.0