The Librarian of Auschwitz by Antonio Iturbe

The Librarian of Auschwitz

Antonio Iturbe with Lilit Thwaites (Translator)

fiction historical young adult dark emotional sad medium-paced

432 pages | first published 2012

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Based on the experience of real-life Auschwitz prisoner Dita Kraus, this is the incredible story of a girl who risked her life to keep the magic of books alive during the Holocaust. Fourteen-year-old Dita is one of the many imprisoned by the Nazis...
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Moods

emotional 83%
sad 82%
dark 73%
challenging 43%
informative 41%
inspiring 39%
reflective 37%
tense 32%
hopeful 24%
adventurous 6%
mysterious 4%
funny 2%

Pace

medium 58%
slow 35%
fast 5%

Plot- or character-driven?

A mix: 44% | Character: 43% | Plot: 9% | N/A: 1%

Strong character development?

Yes: 68% | It's complicated: 22% | No: 6% | N/A: 2%

Loveable characters?

Yes: 66% | It's complicated: 26% | No: 3% | N/A: 2%

Diverse cast of characters?

Yes: 64% | It's complicated: 18% | No: 11% | N/A: 6%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

No: 59% | It's complicated: 22% | Yes: 10% | N/A: 8%

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