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304 pages • first pub 2004 (editions)
ISBN/UID: 9781529396348
Format: Hardcover
Language: English
Publisher: John Murray
Publication date: Not specified
Description
An avid member of the Hitler Youth in 1940s Vienna, Johannes Betzler discovers his parents are hiding a Jewish girl named Elsa behind a false wall in their home. His initial horror turns to interest--then love and obsession. After his parents disa...
Community Reviews Summary of 581 reviews
Moods
sad 55%
tense 53%
emotional 44%
challenging 34%
reflective 18%
adventurous 10%
informative 8%
mysterious 5%
funny 1%
hopeful 1%
lighthearted 1%
Pace
medium 41%
fast 3%
Plot- or character-driven?
Character: 82% | A mix: 13% | Plot: 3%Strong character development?
No: 41% | It's complicated: 33% | Yes: 24%Loveable characters?
No: 66% | It's complicated: 27% | Yes: 5%Diverse cast of characters?
No: 55% | It's complicated: 23% | Yes: 21%Flaws of characters a main focus?
Yes: 98% | It's complicated: 1%Average rating
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Submitted by users as part of their reviews
Graphic
Toxic relationship, Confinement, Emotional abuseModerate
War, Domestic abuse, FatphobiaMinor
Death, Xenophobia304 pages • first pub 2004 (editions)
ISBN/UID: 9781529396348
Format: Hardcover
Language: English
Publisher: John Murray
Publication date: Not specified
Description
An avid member of the Hitler Youth in 1940s Vienna, Johannes Betzler discovers his parents are hiding a Jewish girl named Elsa behind a false wall in their home. His initial horror turns to interest--then love and obsession. After his parents disa...
Community Reviews Summary of 581 reviews
Moods
sad 55%
tense 53%
emotional 44%
challenging 34%
reflective 18%
adventurous 10%
informative 8%
mysterious 5%
funny 1%
hopeful 1%
lighthearted 1%
Pace
medium 41%
fast 3%
Plot- or character-driven?
Character: 82% | A mix: 13% | Plot: 3%Strong character development?
No: 41% | It's complicated: 33% | Yes: 24%Loveable characters?
No: 66% | It's complicated: 27% | Yes: 5%Diverse cast of characters?
No: 55% | It's complicated: 23% | Yes: 21%Flaws of characters a main focus?
Yes: 98% | It's complicated: 1%Average rating
Content Warnings
Submitted by users as part of their reviews
Graphic
Toxic relationship, Confinement, Emotional abuseModerate
War, Domestic abuse, FatphobiaMinor
Death, Xenophobia