Sarah A. (sla506) - , reviewed on 10/29/2009 + 35 more book reviews

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People tell me that I say this all the time, but this time I really mean it. This is easily one of the best books I've ever read. As a teacher, I think it should be required reading for all students, and in the near future, I will use it in my classroom.

We've all heard/read about the holocaust many times, but this book gives us a different picture of it. We see the holocaust through the eyes of a 9 year old German boy, who is quite naive about the whole situation. I don't want to give away any of the plot, so I'll just say that his perspective is eye-opening and heart-wrenching.

Other than the topic of the book being both educational and fascinating, the writing style is unique. Boyne is a clever, humorous writer. Though the content of the book is heavy, I found myself laughing aloud several times because the writing was so hilarious. Boyne is a gifted writer.

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