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3.8 AVERAGE
3.8 AVERAGE
This is the first book I’ve read that spotlights resistance in Germany by its youth. One thing that stood out to me is how the author examines the difficulties the Edelweiss Pirates faced in doing anything of significance. They opposed the Nazis, initially in their dress and by refusing to join the German Youth, but when they decided they wanted to make a greater difference, they found they lacked resources and almost all actions would put their lives in jeopardy.
informative
reflective
medium-paced
challenging
informative
slow-paced
challenging
dark
emotional
informative
inspiring
reflective
tense
medium-paced
Some of the perspective shifts are jarring, but it's a great book!
slow-paced
challenging
dark
emotional
fast-paced
The title is misleading. This isn't the true story of the Edelweiss Pirates. It's the true story of Fritz, Gertrud, & Jean, three young people who were part of the Edelweiss Pirates. I was expecting to learn about the group as a whole and the wide variety of ways they resisted the Nazis. Instead, this is a much more personal account. That's not a bad thing, but a title change that reflects this would be helpful.
challenging
emotional
informative
sad
medium-paced
Content Warnings
Graphic: Child abuse, Confinement, Cursing, Emotional abuse, Physical abuse, Torture, Violence, Forced institutionalization, Vomit, Police brutality, Kidnapping, Murder, Gaslighting, War
Moderate: Rape, Suicidal thoughts
challenging
emotional
informative
reflective
sad
DNF at page 220.
This book looked and sounded so interesting! Somehow, I was bored throughout the entire thing. At the end of the day, why should I make myself struggle through something that makes me unhappy, just to say that I’ve finished it. I’ll definitely be researching the Edelweiss Pirates on my own though!
This book looked and sounded so interesting! Somehow, I was bored throughout the entire thing. At the end of the day, why should I make myself struggle through something that makes me unhappy, just to say that I’ve finished it. I’ll definitely be researching the Edelweiss Pirates on my own though!