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A View Across the Rooftops by Suzanne Kelman

ericabearisto's review against another edition

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dark emotional informative inspiring sad fast-paced
  • Plot- or character-driven? Character
  • Strong character development? Yes
  • Loveable characters? Yes
  • Diverse cast of characters? Yes
  • Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

5.0

sslovesbooks's review against another edition

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4.0

I know many people don’t like reading about this period of history but I find it fascinating that in a time of much horror and terror the human spirit and actions only grow stronger.

This is a powerful story, which was influenced by the real life actions of someone who deliberately contracted a deadly disease just to get medicine for the Jewish person he was hiding.

It shows the brutality of life for the Dutch people of Amsterdam, but at the same time shows the friendship, sacrifice and love which still existed through such a harrowing time.

Written in such a moving way this is a book which has left the me sad that the characters I grew to love are not still telling me about their lives.

A heart stopping portrayal of one man’s determination to save the life of one other person. Just wonderful.

tiggeriffic's review against another edition

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dark emotional hopeful inspiring sad tense slow-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

4.0

It was written well and some of the characters were very engaging. I am a sucker for good historical fiction, especially during WW2 focusing on Nazi Germany and exploring the oppression, and life at that time for people struggling just to find some kind of twisted normalcy.

kirsten_14's review against another edition

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adventurous emotional sad medium-paced
  • Plot- or character-driven? A mix
  • Strong character development? Yes
  • Loveable characters? Yes
  • Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
  • Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

5.0

jennalouise1's review against another edition

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sad fast-paced
  • Plot- or character-driven? Character
  • Strong character development? Yes
  • Loveable characters? Yes
  • Diverse cast of characters? No
  • Flaws of characters a main focus? No

5.0

sarah_musgrave_escritora's review against another edition

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5.0

"Uma janela com vista sobre os telhados" de Suzanne Kelman foi um desafio da minha querida Andy.

Não teria escolhido esta leitura, pois não gosto de ler sobre a Segunda Grande Guerra.

No entanto, teria perdido muito se não tivesse lido.

Adorei este livro, devorei-o, não consegui conter-me e avancei sem esperar pela minha querida Andy.

Esta história é passada em Amesterdão na década de 40, ocupada pelos Nazis.

O enredo vai-se desenrolar à volta de três personagens: professor universitário Josef Held, um aluno universitário Michael e uma colega de Josef, Hannah.

Este livro baseou-se em factos verídicos.

Vários holandeses descontentes com a ocupação nazi e com o que esta fez à cidade, vão ajudar judeus a sobreviver durante este duro período.

Tanto Josef como Hannah vão colocar as suas vidas em risco para ajudarem pessoas que são perseguidas por razão nenhuma.

É difícil falar da história sem fazer spoiler.

Só posso dizer que este pequenos grandes heróis cativaram-me e eu dei por mim a chorar desalmadamente.

É uma história sobre pessoas corajosas, com valores e que sentiam uma empatia tal pelo próximo que eram capazes de perder a vida para os salvar.

Foi uma leitura emocionante, está muito bem escrito e foi uma das melhores leituras deste ano.

Recomendo a leitura!

emsprincex's review against another edition

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4.75

Such an emotional read which I really enjoyed. I definitely cried in public reading this

ben_morriss's review against another edition

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challenging dark emotional hopeful informative reflective tense medium-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? Yes

5.0

skigirl1689's review against another edition

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4.0

4.5 out of 5 stars!

georgemay's review against another edition

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emotional sad tense fast-paced
  • Plot- or character-driven? Character
  • Strong character development? No
  • Loveable characters? Yes
  • Diverse cast of characters? Yes

3.0