sarahemhavens's review against another edition
5.0
What an incredible, gut wrenching and eye opening story. Years later and the painful relevancy is still there in so many ways. The truth of Nazism and its poison was so disregarded and covered up, only to be brought to light in a short 60-some pages. Banning books that shed the light on people’s truth is something that is becoming a problem today. The fact that this book was banned and hid from German people, continuing their poisoned, clouded vision - it breaks my heart. The use of characters in this story is incredible. And Katherine Kressman Taylor’s voice is so concise - the brevity of this book truly blows my mind. If you have not read this, push this to the top of your list now - please!!
Content Warnings
Graphic: Genocide and Antisemitism
mbasford's review against another edition
challenging
emotional
sad
tense
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
5.0
Content Warnings
Graphic: Torture, Murder, and Antisemitism
Moderate: War, Death, Hate crime, and Genocide
Minor: Grief
serendipitysbooks's review against another edition
challenging
emotional
reflective
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.75
Address Unknown is a short but impactful read. It is a series of letters between two friends and business partners. Martin has just returned to Germany while Max, who is Jewish, remains in America. The year is 1933 and Hitler is rising to power. It highlights the rise of fascism and how a person could be taken by extremism and become willing to sacrifice the human rights of some groups in the belief it will somehow improve their country. Obviously this book has a lot of relevance and resonance today. Towards the end the nature of Max’s letters changed drastically and it took me a minute to work out what was happening. I’m still not sure how I feel about it, but I definitely understand the sentiment underlying it.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Antisemitism and Genocide
Minor: Misogyny and Fatphobia
sextance's review
dark
emotional
inspiring
mysterious
sad
tense
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
5.0
Content Warnings
Graphic: Genocide and War
sallytiffany's review
dark
emotional
informative
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
5.0
So good! I love the length and the format. It was a great spring break read. Very telling about Germany thoughts.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Violence and Genocide
alicia_mara's review
challenging
reflective
sad
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.0
Content Warnings
Minor: Genocide
karimachquiry's review
dark
emotional
hopeful
informative
reflective
sad
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? It's complicated
Content Warnings
Graphic: Antisemitism, War, Violence, Genocide, Gun violence, Infidelity, Murder, Police brutality, and Racism
solasuaine's review against another edition
challenging
dark
sad
tense
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
5.0
Content Warnings
Graphic: Antisemitism, Genocide, Religious bigotry, and Hate crime
bodiesinbooks's review against another edition
emotional
sad
tense
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
5.0
Content Warnings
Moderate: Antisemitism, Genocide, Hate crime, and Violence
Minor: Fatphobia
lou_o_donnell's review against another edition
dark
emotional
reflective
sad
tense
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? N/A
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.0
Content Warnings
Graphic: Antisemitism, Religious bigotry, Racism, Infidelity, Hate crime, Genocide, Forced institutionalization, and Death
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