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3.65 AVERAGE
3.65 AVERAGE
slow-paced
This was not an easy read for me - very difficult to relate to, from start to finish, but fascinating. The Nazi Germany history was interesting but what really kept me reading was the unfolding story of the main female character's secret of illiteracy and how keeping that secret affected her life. I would not say that I loved this book, but I liked it and I'm glad I've read it.
challenging
dark
emotional
reflective
sad
I read this book yesterday. I read it fast and I'm still trying to digest it. It leaves me with a lot to think about and I don't know how I'm going to rate it yet. I'll have to come back to it later.
Updated: Jan. 28, 2010.
I still don't know how to rate it. It was disturbing and dark though well written and intriguing. I think the author may have obtained his ultimate goal of causing the reader to think seriously on unpleasant but legitimate topics. In that case, I would have to rate it five stars.
Did I enjoy it? Not really. I don't think the reader is supposed to.
I definitely think Michael was a victim (albeit willing). Is Hanna a victim too? Of Hitler? Were they all victims? When do people cease to be the victim and become the perpetrator?
Updated: Jan. 28, 2010.
I still don't know how to rate it. It was disturbing and dark though well written and intriguing. I think the author may have obtained his ultimate goal of causing the reader to think seriously on unpleasant but legitimate topics. In that case, I would have to rate it five stars.
Did I enjoy it? Not really. I don't think the reader is supposed to.
I definitely think Michael was a victim (albeit willing). Is Hanna a victim too? Of Hitler? Were they all victims? When do people cease to be the victim and become the perpetrator?
I had very low expectations because of the premise but I was pleasantly surprised. This book made me feel deeply disturbed and disgusted on many levels - but I assume that was the intention of the author.
dark
reflective
fast-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
Character
Strong character development:
Yes
Loveable characters:
Complicated
Diverse cast of characters:
N/A
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Yes
I have never read a book cover to cover until this. I feel it is like a mix of Kokoro and the Awakening. I have never read a book which has made me shed a tear like this. I don't know what I can say to give this book it's deserved praise. Read this...
Content Warnings
Graphic: Genocide, War
fast-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
A mix
Strong character development:
Yes
Flaws of characters a main focus:
No
Writing felt a little abrupt but maybe this is because it’s a translation?
Den här boken är svår att förklara och svår att sätta in i ett fack. Boken är en mycket intressant liten skildring av kärlek, skam och skuld som författaren skriver mycket bra.
Jag tyckte inte så mycket om början som beskriver deras relation när protagonisten var ungdom men historien växte allt eftersom han blev äldre.
Högläsaren innehåller många skarpa insikter och tankar som definitivt är värda att fundera på.
Och självklart var det kul att läsa en tysk bok i mitt lilla läsfönster på hotellrummet i Berlin!
emotional
reflective
sad
medium-paced