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A review by utahmomreads
The Reader by Bernhard Schlink
3.0
I read this book yesterday. I read it fast and I'm still trying to digest it. It leaves me with a lot to think about and I don't know how I'm going to rate it yet. I'll have to come back to it later.
Updated: Jan. 28, 2010.
I still don't know how to rate it. It was disturbing and dark though well written and intriguing. I think the author may have obtained his ultimate goal of causing the reader to think seriously on unpleasant but legitimate topics. In that case, I would have to rate it five stars.
Did I enjoy it? Not really. I don't think the reader is supposed to.
I definitely think Michael was a victim (albeit willing). Is Hanna a victim too? Of Hitler? Were they all victims? When do people cease to be the victim and become the perpetrator?
Updated: Jan. 28, 2010.
I still don't know how to rate it. It was disturbing and dark though well written and intriguing. I think the author may have obtained his ultimate goal of causing the reader to think seriously on unpleasant but legitimate topics. In that case, I would have to rate it five stars.
Did I enjoy it? Not really. I don't think the reader is supposed to.
I definitely think Michael was a victim (albeit willing). Is Hanna a victim too? Of Hitler? Were they all victims? When do people cease to be the victim and become the perpetrator?