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The Librarian of Burned Books
by Brianna Labuskes
This was a fascinating book to read. Especially in 2023 when a bit of history repeating itself is rearing its ugly head.
This historical fiction book is yet another reason why we read to know things that happened during WWII, before my lifetime, so they will not be forgotten.
Although it was a work of fiction, many facets in the story were real, and the author brought that to life in her writing.
I did find a couple things to be a bit unrealistic in my estimation, which bumped it down to a 4 for me.
The lesson, however, of NOT EVER banning books would give that aspect a strong 5.
I liked that women were the heroines in this book, speaking out and standing up for what they believed in.
The fact that maybe stook out the most *spoiler/not spoiler* but I didn't realize this fact of history, was that in the actual book burning, it was the students who were the ones doing the act.
That surprised me, and greatly disappointed me. I have a higher estimation for students to have a more open head on their shoulders, but alas, that wasn't the case in this situation.
A very good and very worthwhile read.
This historical fiction book is yet another reason why we read to know things that happened during WWII, before my lifetime, so they will not be forgotten.
Although it was a work of fiction, many facets in the story were real, and the author brought that to life in her writing.
I did find a couple things to be a bit unrealistic in my estimation, which bumped it down to a 4 for me.
The lesson, however, of NOT EVER banning books would give that aspect a strong 5.
I liked that women were the heroines in this book, speaking out and standing up for what they believed in.
The fact that maybe stook out the most *spoiler/not spoiler* but I didn't realize this fact of history, was that in the actual book burning, it was the students who were the ones doing the act.
That surprised me, and greatly disappointed me. I have a higher estimation for students to have a more open head on their shoulders, but alas, that wasn't the case in this situation.
A very good and very worthwhile read.