The Librarian of Auschwitz by Antonio Iturbe

The Librarian of Auschwitz

Antonio Iturbe with Lilit Thwaites (Translator)

464 pages first pub 2012 (editions)

fiction historical young adult dark emotional sad medium-paced

Description

Based on the experience of real-life Auschwitz prisoner Dita Kraus, journalist Antonio Iturbe tells 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...

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Moods

emotional 83%
sad 81%
dark 74%
challenging 43%
informative 42%
inspiring 39%
reflective 37%
tense 33%
hopeful 23%
adventurous 6%
mysterious 4%
funny 1%

Pace

medium 60%
slow 34%
fast 5%

Plot- or character-driven?

A mix: 45% | Character: 42% | Plot: 9% | N/A: 2%

Strong character development?

Yes: 68% | It's complicated: 22% | No: 6% | N/A: 3%

Loveable characters?

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

Diverse cast of characters?

Yes: 61% | It's complicated: 20% | No: 10% | N/A: 6%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

No: 58% | It's complicated: 22% | Yes: 10% | N/A: 8%

Average rating

4.04

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