Reviews

The Librarian of Auschwitz by Antonio Iturbe

kirahaynes's review against another edition

Dnf for now at page 125

larafoley1's review against another edition

dark emotional sad medium-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? Character
• Strong character development? N/A
• Loveable characters? Yes
• Diverse cast of characters? Yes
• Flaws of characters a main focus? No

4.5

thebookishlibrarian's review against another edition

This novel is based on the real story of Dita Kraus, who was a prisoner at Auschwitz during the Holocaust. Her Jewish leader, Freddy Hirsh, asks her to take charge of eight books that prisoners manage to sneak in with them.She became known as the “librarian of Auschwitz” because she made books available to the other prisoners no matter what the cost. Dita’s story is one of courage and hopefulness at one of the darkest periods in history.

Thanks to School Library Journal for a review copy of this book.

mozbolt's review against another edition

5.0

Such a powerful book! Heart-rending, yet hopeful.

nicolettealberti's review against another edition

challenging dark emotional inspiring medium-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

3.25

careycarpenter's review against another edition

4.0

This was a pretty fast read but of course it goes through life in Auschwitz concentration camp which is heavy and hard. I think the reason I like to read books of this subject is because it really exemplifies the resilience of the human spirit. It makes me feel like even in the face of pure evil and hell, there can still be hope. I liked Dita’s character and her strength and inspiration. I like how much she loves books and that they are her savior.

bmeurer's review against another edition

challenging dark emotional informative sad medium-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? Plot
• Diverse cast of characters? No
• Flaws of characters a main focus? No

2.5

matthew_david's review against another edition

emotional sad tense medium-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? A mix
• Strong character development? Yes
• Loveable characters? It's complicated
• Diverse cast of characters? N/A
• Flaws of characters a main focus? No

4.0

shagan01's review against another edition

3.0

Wasn’t a big fan of the writing style, but it was translated so I decided to suck it up. SUCH a good book tho especially since it’s based off a true story

mnm16's review against another edition

challenging dark informative sad tense medium-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? Character
• Strong character development? Yes
• Loveable characters? Yes
• Diverse cast of characters? Yes
• Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated

4.0