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3.65 AVERAGE
3.65 AVERAGE
i loved this book. a twist on the typical ww2 novel about unrequited or impossible love.
reflective
fast-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
A mix
Strong character development:
Complicated
Loveable characters:
Complicated
Diverse cast of characters:
Complicated
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Yes
“I wanted simultaneously to understand Hanna’s crime and to condemn it. But it was too terrible for that. When I tried to understand it, I had the feeling I was failing to condemn it as it must be condemned. When I condemned it as it must be condemned, there was no room for understanding. But even as I wanted to understand Hanna, failing to understand her meant betraying her all over again. I could not resolve this. I wanted to pose myself both tasks - understanding and condemnation. But it was impossible to do both.”
I have wanted to read the book since I saw the movie. The book is divided into three parts: Part 1 - Michael's relationship with Hanna as a 15-year-old teenager. Part 2- the trial. This part was interesting because it made me think of Hanna's role in a hideous crime and how Michael coped with Hanna's secrets. Part 3 - dealt with Michael's processing of his relationship with Hanna and finding closure. Sad story on so many levels.
I thought the philosophy contained in this book and the way the author threaded it into the storyline was fascinating. I thought it may distract from the plot, but it actually enhanced it in a way I've never experienced in a novel before. Reading it once was enough, because it is somewhat of a dry read, but I enjoyed it nonetheless.
challenging
tense
medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
Character
Strong character development:
Complicated
Loveable characters:
No
Diverse cast of characters:
No
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Yes
emotional
mysterious
reflective
sad
medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
Plot
Strong character development:
Yes
Loveable characters:
Complicated
Diverse cast of characters:
N/A
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Yes
I feel confused about this review. On one hand, the book had gorgeous prose in some parts (there is a scene where Berg talks about the homesickness for a moment when you're in it that was exquisite) and is captivating but on the other hand it felt flat in other sections and left me conflicted about the story and questioning the philosophy. I couldn't put it down though and basically finished it overnight!
Actually, this book wasn't on my must buy list.
But since one of my friend suggested this book, so i thought "OK then, i'll try to read that"
The book is a quick reading, I finished it just in a few hours.
Even tough a quick reading, it is actually a good reading.
It is about guilt and betrayal.
It is also about "What should I've done?".
But since one of my friend suggested this book, so i thought "OK then, i'll try to read that"
The book is a quick reading, I finished it just in a few hours.
Even tough a quick reading, it is actually a good reading.
It is about guilt and betrayal.
It is also about "What should I've done?".