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Max in the House of Spies: A Tale of World War II by Adam Gidwitz
1 review
purplepenning's review against another edition
adventurous
funny
informative
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
5.0
A great WWII middle grade series opener — with a brutal cliffhanger. (The audiobook is excellent and may account for at least a half star in my rating.)
What I liked:
What I liked:
- Takes sufficient time to lay the groundwork for Max's character and situation
- beautifully constructs snapshots of everyday life in Germany before the war
- doesn't shy away from the difficulties and atrocities both in Berlin and the English school
- adds levity and a touch of supernatural emotional support through the imps that accompany Max
- clearly explains at the end which parts are historically accurate
- gives us an endearing hero who demonstrates both physical and mental strength in totally unfair situations
That cliffhanger though. I wish I had book two ready to go!
Graphic: Bullying, Hate crime, and Antisemitism
Moderate: Colonisation, Grief, Racism, War, Racial slurs, Xenophobia, Death, Child abuse, Classism, Emotional abuse, Gaslighting, Genocide, Injury/Injury detail, Physical abuse, and Police brutality
Minor: Slavery
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