256 pages • first pub 1969 (editions)
ISBN/UID: 9780452281707
Format: Paperback
Language: English
Publisher: Plume
Publication date: Not specified
Description
During the Holocaust, one man's "small" lie gives false hope to his ghetto community. Originally published in 1969, and the basis of an Academy-Award-nominated film, this classic work comes now in a new translation by acclaimed translator Leila Ve...
Community Reviews Summary of 194 reviews
Moods
dark 61%
emotional 46%
tense 38%
challenging 30%
reflective 30%
inspiring 15%
adventurous 7%
informative 7%
Pace
medium 27%
Plot- or character-driven?
A mix: 45% | Character: 45% | Plot: 9%Strong character development?
It's complicated: 40% | Yes: 40% | No: 20%Loveable characters?
Yes: 55% | It's complicated: 22% | No: 22%Diverse cast of characters?
No: 60% | N/A: 20% | It's complicated: 10% | Yes: 10%Flaws of characters a main focus?
It's complicated: 50% | Yes: 50%Average rating
Content Warnings
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Graphic
Death, Suicide, AntisemitismModerate
Gun violenceMinor
Excrement, War
256 pages • first pub 1969 (editions)
ISBN/UID: 9780452281707
Format: Paperback
Language: English
Publisher: Plume
Publication date: Not specified
Description
During the Holocaust, one man's "small" lie gives false hope to his ghetto community. Originally published in 1969, and the basis of an Academy-Award-nominated film, this classic work comes now in a new translation by acclaimed translator Leila Ve...
Community Reviews Summary of 194 reviews
Moods
dark 61%
emotional 46%
tense 38%
challenging 30%
reflective 30%
inspiring 15%
adventurous 7%
informative 7%
Pace
medium 27%
Plot- or character-driven?
A mix: 45% | Character: 45% | Plot: 9%Strong character development?
It's complicated: 40% | Yes: 40% | No: 20%Loveable characters?
Yes: 55% | It's complicated: 22% | No: 22%Diverse cast of characters?
No: 60% | N/A: 20% | It's complicated: 10% | Yes: 10%Flaws of characters a main focus?
It's complicated: 50% | Yes: 50%Average rating
Content Warnings
Submitted by users as part of their reviews
Graphic
Death, Suicide, AntisemitismModerate
Gun violenceMinor
Excrement, War