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tayjan's review against another edition
2.0
This book wasn't for me. I knew that going into it, and wouldn't have touched it if it wasn't for work. We teach this book to our Y7 class because it's from the perspective of a child. For that I suppose it works, you very clearly get the perspective of this young character. What you also get alongside that however, is the fact it's truly irritating, only for this to be doubled later when meeting the even more irritating Zelda. I'll admit it got a chuckle or two out of me due to the innocence/childish ignorance of the protagonist. The worst crime of this book is that it quite simply, is boring. Along Felix's journey things kind of just happen without much to them, maybe in a way that a child would experience them, or maybe it was simply how boring the book was. I will admit, I am biased against this book to begin with, I don't care for stories of WW2, the holocaust, or even from the perspective of children. I am not sure however, how far these biases have gone to affecting my reading of this book or if it really is just that dull.
grishaperson42's review against another edition
adventurous
dark
sad
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? No
4.25
This is the darkest children's book i have ever read. It is so dark because it is from the perspective of an innocent child who slowly learns the horrors of Nazi Germany.
The end was gut wrenching and i was sobbing.
The end was gut wrenching and i was sobbing.
michelehoward's review against another edition
5.0
Brilliant, what a great introduction to controversial prose for kids.
erine's review against another edition
4.0
I agree with some of the other comments that the main character, Felix, comes across as extremely naive. But I actually liked it. How many adults were just as naive... or just as determined to convince themselves that the Nazis were not evil and must have reason behind their actions. Unfortunately, theNazis did not have reason, only hate behind their insane purge, and it is darkly enchanting to watch as the blindfold is slowly stripped from Felix's eyes.
I've always been fascinated by Holocaust stories, and this one is no exception. Felix is a charming character.
Some disturbing scenes.
I've always been fascinated by Holocaust stories, and this one is no exception. Felix is a charming character.
Some disturbing scenes.
hiyya's review against another edition
dark
emotional
reflective
sad
tense
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
4.75
Gut wrenching, sad, what is the point of living
angrosie's review against another edition
4.0
Sooo good!
Storyline is amazing & it’s such a heartfelt story
Storyline is amazing & it’s such a heartfelt story
hellohannahk's review against another edition
3.0
An interesting narrator. Seemed a bit naïve for his age (which I guess was never stated), but I liked how his character developed throughout the book.
siannaz's review against another edition
read this when i was much younger. first book that made me feel sad.
clomo's review against another edition
adventurous
challenging
dark
emotional
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? Yes
3.0