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A review by cmbohn
Briar Rose by Jane Yolen
4.0
Becca's grandma Gemma has always been a little different. She never liked to talk about her past. Instead, she told the same bedtime story for as long as Becca can remember - Briar Rose. Her dying words prompt Becca to search for the truth about her beloved Gemma and what she finds is more amazing and powerful than she could ever have expected.
I really liked this story. I like Jane Yolen, but for some reason, I never felt prompted to pick up this book, thinking it was some depressing, didactic story about the Holocaust. But the group read here prompted me to give it a try. I am so glad that I did. It is not the best book I've read so far this year, but it is very good. More for older teens, mostly because of mature themes and some very dark segments.
I really liked this story. I like Jane Yolen, but for some reason, I never felt prompted to pick up this book, thinking it was some depressing, didactic story about the Holocaust. But the group read here prompted me to give it a try. I am so glad that I did. It is not the best book I've read so far this year, but it is very good. More for older teens, mostly because of mature themes and some very dark segments.