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About the middle of the book, it started to irritate me, and by the end I wanted to throw this book across the room. He wasn't happy about moving away from his friends.
I would bypass this one. It began with the author saying he couldn't really explain this book.
If you want to read a book about the holocaust, go for Maus I & II. I liked that part of it.
Shame, if he had I wouldn't have read it. It started off from the perspective of a 9 year old boy.
Both he and his sister are spoiled brats from a well off German officers family. I can't believe they actually made a movie.
Excellent book and easy-to-follow plot. The perspective of a child adds a sentimental view to the atrocious acts that occurred at the concentration camp. Very quick read as well. Not reading this book would be an injustice.
My daughter had to write a book report on this book. I thought the movie was a child-like interpretation of WWII Germany/Poland described in an innocent enough way that it could be understood by youth. She read the book first and then we watched the movie. (She says there are many differences). Adults will know the underlying story is much more horrific. It is a story of a friendship that defies boundaries at a time when boundaries were very defined-- all told with a 9 year old's viewpoint.
It is written through the eyes of a child, so expect it to be written a bit elementary. But oh my goodness, what a beautiful innocent way of seeing the terrible gruesome world during war time. It could not have been portrait better. I do recommend reading the book before watching the movie, I like the ending in the book much better.
Moreover, you will be surprised by your own reaction. My 10-year-old son and I watched the movie as he is studying WWII history. The end of the movie will surprise you. You'll see. Now my son has purchased the book to see if it any different from the movie.
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