Reviews

The Librarian of Auschwitz: The Graphic Novel by Salva Rubio

kathom21's review

dark emotional hopeful sad fast-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? Character
• Strong character development? Yes
• Loveable characters? Yes
• Diverse cast of characters? Yes
• Flaws of characters a main focus? No

4.0

I know it's a graphic novel adapted for kids, but it felt like quite a few parts were glossed over very quickly. It almost moved too quickly?

I liked the art style though!

detective_redd's review against another edition

emotional informative sad tense fast-paced

5.0

hanee's review against another edition

emotional hopeful sad tense fast-paced

• 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

4.0

bookworm_megs's review against another edition

emotional reflective sad tense medium-paced

4.25

booksbydann's review

4.0

The librarian of Auschwitz is based on the experience of real-life Auschwitz prisoner 14 year old Dita Kraus, who risked her life to keep the magic of books alive during the holocaust.

I highly recommend this book, it is the story of Dita Kraus but It is also a story of survival. This book has shown how books can be a little beacon of Hope and escape from an awful situation.

The art of the graphic novel is very beautiful and emotive although I am not very satisfied with the way the story was adapted in some parts. But overall it was an amazing read.

autismandniamh's review against another edition

dark emotional sad tense fast-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? Plot

4.0

gabrielle_erin's review against another edition

4.0

"Perhaps their mistake had been to maintain hope... that was the biggest mistake you could make in Auschwitz."

A stunning adaptation of the original novel. My only criticism is perhaps with the shift of form, some of the original poignancy may have been lost.

ellejaoy's review against another edition

dark emotional hopeful informative inspiring reflective sad tense fast-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? A mix
• Strong character development? Yes
• Loveable characters? Yes
• Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
• Flaws of characters a main focus? No

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Content Warnings

Graphic: War, Antisemitism, and Death

celeste_bookshelf's review against another edition

adventurous dark emotional informative reflective sad fast-paced

• 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

oddcurlew's review against another edition

adventurous dark emotional informative inspiring reflective sad tense fast-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? A mix
• Strong character development? No
• Loveable characters? Yes
• Diverse cast of characters? Yes
• Flaws of characters a main focus? No

2.0