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A review by tamaralgage1
The Reader by Bernhard Schlink
5.0
This was NOT what I was expecting from the title. My assumption would be a discussion of literature, etc. Once again, I did not read any descriptions or reviews prior to starting the book. Someone had indicated this was their favorite book … EVER … High praise. When I consulted by spreadsheet of TBR books, I found this book had already been recommended to me twice. So it became the next up. As I progressed through the first 1/3 of the book, I thought why is this called 'The Reader' since I could have found any number of more suitable names. Then the shoe drop figuratively speaking and I understood the all too perfect title.
I don't want to give away the story. But I am reminded of a resent book I read that talked about shame. A very powerful emotion that control our actions beyond reason. The book is set in a post WW II German. I have read many books regarding events of this time period. But nothing like this … I won't say this is a must read. Quite frankly there is more to learn than some people are willing to absorb. But it is a good book and worth the time.
I don't want to give away the story. But I am reminded of a resent book I read that talked about shame. A very powerful emotion that control our actions beyond reason. The book is set in a post WW II German. I have read many books regarding events of this time period. But nothing like this … I won't say this is a must read. Quite frankly there is more to learn than some people are willing to absorb. But it is a good book and worth the time.