bernard_black's review against another edition
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.5
Graphic: Toxic relationship, Violence, Antisemitism, Child abuse, Death, Mental illness, War, Child death, Miscarriage, Death of parent, Grief, and Pregnancy
Moderate: Eating disorder and Pandemic/Epidemic
Minor: Suicidal thoughts, Sexual content, and Suicide
colaloopa's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
4.25
Moderate: Deportation, Death of parent, Antisemitism, Death, Pandemic/Epidemic, Abortion, Pregnancy, Physical abuse, Child death, Genocide, and Panic attacks/disorders
nefariousbee's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
4.25
Graphic: Police brutality, Racial slurs, Antisemitism, Death, Vomit, Gore, and War
bill369's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? N/A
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
5.0
The character I feel closest to and the character who I like the best is Elsa, Hana's and Rosa's mom. She raised them alone and did a wonderful job. Even when she felt hopeless, she pulled herself together and continued to be an amazing mother. She was strong, practical, and loved her daughters dearly. I admire these traits.
The connection between historic events and stories is perfect. I love how Mrs Mornštejnová incorporated the plot into the time period. She managed to make me feel strong emotions while also educating me about the past. Her writing is immaculate. In my opinion, she's one of the best at portraying loveable characters.
Page 138–139, Elsa's strength.
Spoiler
Obrátila se zpátky k městu. Smutek a zklamání se smísily se strachem a rozlily se před ní v bažině bezmoci. Ale Elsa si nemohla dovolit být bezmocná a propadnout zoufalství. Měla dvě dcery, o které se musela postarat.Page 166, classics.
Spoiler
Z knihovničky v pokoji, o který se dělila s Rosou, vytáhla Tolstého tlustou knihu, z níž se lidstvo stejně nepoučilo, protože ti lidé, kteří čtou klasiky, jsou dost chytří, aby chápali nesmyslnost války i bez líčení její krutosti, a ti, kdo by se poučit potřebovali, po žádné z moudrých knih nikdy nesáhnou.Page 306, the happy ending.
Spoiler
A tak sedím v křesle, ve kterém kdysi sedávala paní Karásková, a oči upírám na jehlice. Pořád mě navštěvují vzpomínky.The few final lines absolutely destroyed me. I am so glad they got sort of a happy ending and hope that from then on they would have the life they deserve.
While reading this book I cried, smiled and was shocked. I enjoyed every single page and finished the book in three days. I'm glad I read it, I'm glad that I know this pulchritudinous story.
Graphic: Antisemitism
Moderate: Forced institutionalization, Medical content, Death, War, Death of parent, Eating disorder, and Grief
Minor: Physical abuse, Pregnancy, Sexual content, Suicidal thoughts, and Body horror