woolgatherer's review against another edition
emotional
reflective
sad
medium-paced
4.5
This was such a heartbreaking Bildungsroman. The plot is rather simple and straightforward, but there’s a lot of emotion and thought in Uhlman’s writing that I found provocative. The major downside of novellas is that they’re always far too short, at least to me. Yet, somehow, the brevity of Reunion worked really well, capturing just enough of the friendship of Hans and Konradin, while also finding space to reflect on the complications that arose from the rise of Nazism to its aftermath. I guess what I mean to say is that every word was poignantly placed with great consideration.
And, to end this reflection, I don’t think I’ve read such an impactful final sentence like the one in this novella in years.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Antisemitism
Moderate: Suicide
Minor: War and Death
ophelia's review against another edition
emotional
reflective
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? It's complicated
5.0
Content Warnings
Graphic: Antisemitism and Suicide
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