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pandemonicbaby's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
5.0
I should've known. The subject of death always makes me cry.
Graphic: Genocide, Grief, Death of parent, Death, Confinement, Hate crime, Antisemitism, War, Cursing, Violence, Suicide, Murder, and Child death
Moderate: Torture, Physical abuse, Police brutality, Classism, Abandonment, Panic attacks/disorders, Child abuse, Blood, Sexism, and Injury/Injury detail
Minor: Addiction, Gore, Bullying, Cultural appropriation, Body horror, Medical content, Alcohol, Domestic abuse, Misogyny, Racial slurs, Vomit, Racism, and Medical trauma
samcsmith's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
5.0
Moderate: Alcohol, Body horror, Child death, Physical abuse, Forced institutionalization, Gore, Murder, Violence, Antisemitism, Blood, Death, Medical content, War, Confinement, Car accident, Suicide, Genocide, Death of parent, Fire/Fire injury, Grief, and Injury/Injury detail
katiej's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
5.0
Graphic: Child death, War, Antisemitism, and Death
Minor: Body horror
bookmark3brodi's review
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
2.75
Graphic: Slavery, Deportation, Emotional abuse, Child abuse, Classism, Confinement, Death, Death of parent, Forced institutionalization, Genocide, Child death, Colonisation, Religious bigotry, Body horror, Physical abuse, War, Abandonment, and Blood
alexisgarcia's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
5.0
Graphic: Cursing, Death, War, Addiction, Alcohol, Blood, Child death, Antisemitism, Body horror, Death of parent, Police brutality, Classism, Genocide, Gore, Violence, Abandonment, Grief, and Bullying
naiu_cs's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
5.0
Moderate: War, Violence, Suicide, Child death, and Death
Minor: Alcohol, Blood, Injury/Injury detail, Forced institutionalization, Grief, Death of parent, and Body horror
boba_n_books's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
5.0
Graphic: Child death, Death, War, Death of parent, and Antisemitism
Moderate: Body horror
sarahaf712's review against another edition
2.0
Graphic: Blood, Body horror, Death, Death of parent, War, Antisemitism, Child death, Confinement, Racism, Medical trauma, Abandonment, Police brutality, Violence, Emotional abuse, and Grief
Moderate: Bullying, Child abuse, Gun violence, Sexism, Xenophobia, Fire/Fire injury, Misogyny, and Suicide
Content warnings: Holocaust; Nazis; SS and Gestapo; death marches; bombing; corpseskayesomething's review against another edition
- 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
5.0
Graphic: Death, Death of parent, Grief, Antisemitism, Child death, and War
Moderate: Body horror, Genocide, Xenophobia, Racial slurs, and Racism
Minor: Child abuse, Injury/Injury detail, Physical abuse, Suicide, and Violence
bill369's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
5.0
My favourite character is Rosa Hubermann, she's relatable, got a big heart and is incredibly strong. I admire her, I like her and I wish to have someone in my life like her. Although she may seem way too strict and cold, she's not. By every page you find out who the real Rosa is and, let me tell you, she is fabulous. I love most of the characters in the book a lot, but Ilsa Hermann is also the one worth mentioning. I adore the relationship between her and Liesl because it was and is full of ups and downs and despite all the odds they found their way to each other.
I like historical fiction, therefore I enjoyed the theme. The book managed to show life in Germany at that time from many POVs, which made it quite objective, meanwhile, the book was still likeable and emotional. Despite all this, it is the writing that made this book be this great, not the theme itself like it sometimes does in books. I say that because the theme isn't unique and was done quite a few times and still this book is the one known and the one I read.
My favourite lines are on page 500. I believe it was one of the happiest moments, maybe the happiest moment, Liesel and Ilsa have had. Sure there were many other happy and very sad moments, but since I've grown to like Ilsa a lot, this is my favourite one.
The ending destroyed me. I was doing so well throughout the whole book, but at the end, I burst into tears. It is a lot and it's devastating. However, I like that we got to know a little how Liesel's life went after Himmelstraße. It was still sad, but it gave me some closure. I can't say I liked the end, but it was okay. It was clear what happened and I even got to know what happened after. I'm content with these facts.
This is a 5-star book because I don't think I will forget it. It really got to me. And yes, there are books, which got to me more, but that doesn't mean this can't be a 5 star. Plus I can't think of anything I disliked, which is a good sign of a 5-star read. I think it's a bearable book and I would recommend it. Actually, I think you should read it because it has a great story plus it will give you some insight into the life of a German citizen during the second world war.
Graphic: Body horror, Child death, Cursing, Death, and Death of parent
Moderate: Grief, Injury/Injury detail, Racism, and War
Minor: Genocide, Suicidal thoughts, and Violence