A review by tamar4b
The Boy in the Striped Pyjamas by John Boyne

dark emotional sad medium-paced
  • Plot- or character-driven? A mix
  • Strong character development? No
  • Loveable characters? It's complicated
  • Diverse cast of characters? No
  • Flaws of characters a main focus? No

2.0

I would've loved the book if it wasn't so forcibly vague. 
Yes, it's supposed to be from a 9 year olds point of view, but i find some things hard to believe.
I would think that a 9 y/o german child would know how to pronounce Auschwitz after one year of living there. Or how to pronounce "Führer" (leader), especially after he visited them. 
Expand filter menu Content Warnings