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moviesnob04's review against another edition
challenging
dark
emotional
informative
mysterious
reflective
sad
tense
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.0
lanark90's review
3.0
pales in comparison to the astonishing movie. the strongest parts of the novel are the sonderkommando sections which feel motivated less by a desire to shock.
ajza's review against another edition
dark
informative
reflective
slow-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
1.0
georgiamo25's review
Struggled with the writing style but will come back to it at a later date.
jetttte's review
challenging
dark
emotional
informative
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.0
jcpdiesel21's review against another edition
Upon hearing that the source material was very different after seeing the film adaptation of this book, I was intrigued to check it out; it turns out that I needn't have bothered. The story here is presented from three different perspectives and the book as a result is confusing as well as dull, and I never engaged with the humor amidst the horror. I didn't love the movie, but it gave me a concise story within a shorter timespan where I could at the very least appreciate its craft. I have better things to do than trudge on with this.