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A review by janeneal
What the Night Sings by Vesper Stamper
This was such a gripping read. I really appreciate that so much of this story takes place after the liberation of the concentration camps and the end of the war. I don't think I have read a book that dives into the aftermath of the Holocaust.
One aspect of the story that I didn't enjoy was the romance. Lev felt very pushy and 'Nice Guy' to me. I liked the contrast between how he and Gerta were raised and their differing relationship towards their identity. I wanted more of that and less love triangle conflict.
I had also hoped for more from Gerta's relationship with her step-mother. I didn't feel that she was given quite a fair shake. I understand Gerta's fear and insecurity regarding her, especially since it was so difficult to know who to trust then. It was more that, after she learned who betrayed them, she seemed very distant still from her stepmother, who helped raise her.
Those were my only quibbles with this book. It was very beautifully written and definitely hard to put down. It's a perfect follow up for fans of The Book Thief or Ruta Sepetys.
One aspect of the story that I didn't enjoy was the romance. Lev felt very pushy and 'Nice Guy' to me. I liked the contrast between how he and Gerta were raised and their differing relationship towards their identity. I wanted more of that and less love triangle conflict.
I had also hoped for more from Gerta's relationship with her step-mother. I didn't feel that she was given quite a fair shake. I understand Gerta's fear and insecurity regarding her, especially since it was so difficult to know who to trust then. It was more that, after she learned who betrayed them, she seemed very distant still from her stepmother, who helped raise her.
Those were my only quibbles with this book. It was very beautifully written and definitely hard to put down. It's a perfect follow up for fans of The Book Thief or Ruta Sepetys.