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3.59 AVERAGE
3.59 AVERAGE
An interesting exploration of what it means to carry guilt and different ways that people deal with it. I didn't love the narrative style, but there were definitely some interesting themes and characters.
I wasn't familiar with the historical events this book was built around before, and I'm glad to have read it as it sparked my interest in them.
I think the story was really interesting, and I really liked that the book had multiple storylines as it was intriguing to hear about the same events from different sets of eyes.
I can't talk much about how it was written, as I wasn't impressed by the translation cause it made it a bit hard to get lost in the story. But at the same time I've read far worse translations, so I found my way through it.
Overall, I enjoyed the book, and I would definitely read Hess' writing in the future as well.
*Copy received through Edelweiss
*Actual rating: 4.5/5 stars
I think the story was really interesting, and I really liked that the book had multiple storylines as it was intriguing to hear about the same events from different sets of eyes.
I can't talk much about how it was written, as I wasn't impressed by the translation cause it made it a bit hard to get lost in the story. But at the same time I've read far worse translations, so I found my way through it.
Overall, I enjoyed the book, and I would definitely read Hess' writing in the future as well.
*Copy received through Edelweiss
*Actual rating: 4.5/5 stars
challenging
dark
emotional
informative
mysterious
reflective
sad
tense
medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
Character
Strong character development:
Yes
Loveable characters:
No
Diverse cast of characters:
Yes
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Yes
I so wanted to like this book. I love the idea of it - a translator for the Frankfurt trials who uncovers her family’s hushed history. But the book just fell short. I don’t know if it fell short because of the translation or if it was because, as an American, I don’t have the same understanding of history that is assumed that Eva had. I kept re-listening to parts to see if I could like it better the second time around.
challenging
dark
emotional
informative
sad
tense
fast-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
Plot
Strong character development:
Yes
Loveable characters:
Complicated
Diverse cast of characters:
No
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Complicated
Content Warnings
Graphic: Genocide, Torture, Antisemitism, War
Indecisa entre 3 ⭐ ou 4 ⭐. É bom, mas não é fantástico. Aliás, em alguns aspetos a história contradiz-se e tem algumas passagens desnecessárias ao tema. Sem dúvida que aquilo que mais gostei foram os relatos sobre Auschwitz.
Vai ficar com 3 ⭐.
Vai ficar com 3 ⭐.
dark
emotional
informative
sad
tense
medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
A mix
Strong character development:
Yes
Loveable characters:
Complicated
Diverse cast of characters:
No
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Yes
challenging
dark
medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
A mix
Strong character development:
Yes
Loveable characters:
No
Diverse cast of characters:
No
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Yes
Interesting concept that was never fully explored, in my opinion. I was turned off by the way weight was discussed, and that appearances tended to align with morality.
challenging
dark
emotional
hopeful
informative
reflective
sad
tense
slow-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
A mix
Strong character development:
Yes
Loveable characters:
Complicated
Diverse cast of characters:
Yes
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Yes