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kkalicky94's review against another edition
dark
emotional
sad
tense
slow-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
2.0
Content Warnings
Graphic: Animal death, Confinement, Death, Emotional abuse, Racism, Toxic relationship, Antisemitism, Grief, Death of parent, Gaslighting, Toxic friendship, and War
bells100's review
challenging
emotional
slow-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.0
Content Warnings
Graphic: Death, Antisemitism, Grief, Suicide attempt, Death of parent, and War
flordemaga's review
challenging
dark
emotional
tense
slow-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.25
Content Warnings
Graphic: Confinement, Emotional abuse, Toxic relationship, Antisemitism, and Grief
Moderate: Death, Domestic abuse, Emotional abuse, Fatphobia, Genocide, Misogyny, Racism, Self harm, Sexual assault, Sexual content, Violence, Kidnapping, Death of parent, and War
Minor: Xenophobia
fionag's review against another edition
dark
sad
slow-paced
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
2.5
First of all, the book and film are not even a little similar and should be separated in your mind.
I’m really not sure how to rate this. First of all, the second half is very slow and the pacing was odd. Johannes does not show any character remorse or character development- he’s still very much indoctrinated within the nazi viewpoint. All the deaths are glossed over very quickly, and what this book boils down to is a very toxic and imbalanced relationship based on lies and manipulation. Not sure I’ll read it again
I’m really not sure how to rate this. First of all, the second half is very slow and the pacing was odd. Johannes does not show any character remorse or character development- he’s still very much indoctrinated within the nazi viewpoint. All the deaths are glossed over very quickly, and what this book boils down to is a very toxic and imbalanced relationship based on lies and manipulation. Not sure I’ll read it again
Content Warnings
Minor: Death