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4.39 AVERAGE
4.39 AVERAGE
dark
emotional
mysterious
slow-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
Plot
Strong character development:
Complicated
Loveable characters:
Complicated
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Complicated
Overall really enjoyed this book. Thought it was an insightful look into WWII France that I haven’t heard much about before. The translation was effective as well. However, I felt there was almost too much going on with the plot. A lot of threads were open and not followed back on. And sometimes it read more of a historical accounts not than the modern take it seemed to go for. And the prose was kinda lackluster
dark
informative
mysterious
reflective
sad
tense
medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
A mix
Strong character development:
Complicated
Loveable characters:
Complicated
Diverse cast of characters:
Yes
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Yes
emotional
tense
medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
A mix
Strong character development:
Complicated
Loveable characters:
Yes
Diverse cast of characters:
Complicated
Flaws of characters a main focus:
No
Didn't love the format/style of story telling. Felt like I was reading notes from an interview during ma y sections
dark
emotional
reflective
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:
No
2003. aasta jaanuaris saabub autori ema postkasti kaart, millele on kirjutatud kirjaniku vana-vanavanemate, vanatädi ja vanaonu nimed. Nimede omanikeks olid juudid, kes hukati 1942. aastal Auschwitzis. Kuna tol hetkel vajub müstiline kaart unustuste hõlma, möödub 16 aastat, kuni Anne otsustab välja selgitada Rabinovichide perekonna ajaloo ning teha kindlaks, kes saatis aastaid hiljem postkaardi.
Iga sellist päriselul põhinevat ühe perekonna traagilist lugu on väga raske loo keskselt hinnata. Jah, küllap esineb siingi ilukirjanduslikke võtteid ning suur osa detailidest laagrites ei pruugi olla täpsed, siis sellegipoolest leidub siin rohkelt tõde ning nagu autor välja toob, põhineb valdavalt tema ema tehtud uurimistööl nende andmete põhjal, mida on õnnestunud eri ametitest kätte saada, või teiste inimeste mälestuste kaudu taastada. Teostuselt on raamat suurepärane - seatakse selge ajajoon, tegelased on värvikad, lugu ei vasta ainult “hea ja halva” standarditele, joonealuseid märkuseid on piisavalt, mitte üleliia, seega endiselt jääb lugejale võimalus täiendavat infot internetist leida. Valus, kuid vajalik lugu.
Iga sellist päriselul põhinevat ühe perekonna traagilist lugu on väga raske loo keskselt hinnata. Jah, küllap esineb siingi ilukirjanduslikke võtteid ning suur osa detailidest laagrites ei pruugi olla täpsed, siis sellegipoolest leidub siin rohkelt tõde ning nagu autor välja toob, põhineb valdavalt tema ema tehtud uurimistööl nende andmete põhjal, mida on õnnestunud eri ametitest kätte saada, või teiste inimeste mälestuste kaudu taastada. Teostuselt on raamat suurepärane - seatakse selge ajajoon, tegelased on värvikad, lugu ei vasta ainult “hea ja halva” standarditele, joonealuseid märkuseid on piisavalt, mitte üleliia, seega endiselt jääb lugejale võimalus täiendavat infot internetist leida. Valus, kuid vajalik lugu.
adventurous
dark
emotional
hopeful
mysterious
reflective
medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
A mix
Strong character development:
Complicated
Loveable characters:
Yes
Diverse cast of characters:
Yes
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Yes
dark
emotional
reflective
sad
tense
medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
A mix
Strong character development:
N/A
Loveable characters:
N/A
Diverse cast of characters:
N/A
Flaws of characters a main focus:
N/A
emotional
informative
reflective
sad
tense
medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
A mix
Strong character development:
Yes
Loveable characters:
Yes
Diverse cast of characters:
No
Flaws of characters a main focus:
No
Teetering between memoir and historical fiction, this book is beautifully written. I was transported to a place so similar to what we are experiencing now with its subtle undertones of hatred. Anne lovingly pieces together the story of her late grandmother with application to her own life and emotions. What does it mean to be Jewish? What does it mean to be a survivor? What does it mean to feel silent threats but not understand them or your history. Epigenetics is briefly touched on. The whole work of art is fascinating, heartwarming and heartbreaking. Thank you, Anne, for sharing your family with the world.
challenging
dark
emotional
reflective
sad
slow-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
A mix
Strong character development:
Yes
Loveable characters:
Yes
Diverse cast of characters:
No
Flaws of characters a main focus:
No