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reploverfolklore's review against another edition
adventurous
challenging
dark
emotional
inspiring
sad
tense
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
4.75
grace_godfrey's review against another edition
dark
hopeful
lighthearted
reflective
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
4.0
clare_snell's review against another edition
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
5.0
_jmw1995's review against another edition
dark
sad
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
5.0
rosiefrancais's review against another edition
4.0
The immediate comparison that came to mind when I found out I had to read this book for university was The Boy in the Striped Pyjamas (a book I absolutely despise for a number of reasons, none of which I'll go in to here.)
Thankfully, this was much better than that book. I think it benefited from being shorter, and from the author not forcing an end to the story after so few pages. While I was a little incredulous that a 150 page book for 10 year olds had something of a cliffhanger ending, I did find myself excited to read the rest of the series, which is probably a good sign. The narrator was very likable, and the structure of the book made it easy to read in just under an hour.
I don't know that I'd recommend this to every child, but I do think it's a very good book about something it's important to teach children about.
Thankfully, this was much better than that book. I think it benefited from being shorter, and from the author not forcing an end to the story after so few pages. While I was a little incredulous that a 150 page book for 10 year olds had something of a cliffhanger ending, I did find myself excited to read the rest of the series, which is probably a good sign. The narrator was very likable, and the structure of the book made it easy to read in just under an hour.
I don't know that I'd recommend this to every child, but I do think it's a very good book about something it's important to teach children about.
lisa_bee88's review against another edition
5.0
Flawless. I can't stop crying. I'm not sure I can bring myself to read the rest of the series. Morris Gleitzman was created such real, cruel characters. It's hard to believe the human race does these things to each other, and incredibly hard to see it through a child's eyes.
lucyjane101's review against another edition
5.0
I remember reading this book when I was young and wanted to read it again no, being older and understanding more about those horrific times. Wow. I forgot how heartbreaking this book was. I’ll definitely be getting the rest of the series!
benljones2's review against another edition
emotional
informative
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
4.5