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By: WHANG 023
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2024-09-18 21:06:42 |
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The writing takes you to Auschwitz without the emotional overload. Yes, the horrors are evident but more of a background than an in your face horror. The story of how humans can function in the most dire of circumstances and how easily the horror becomes mundane. Based on a true story so there is weight here that gets missed from plain fiction. I guess all I can do now is repeat everything that everyone else has said. But instead of that, I'll say that all of us in the book group that read this book thoroughly enjoyed the read and we all have very different and distinctive tastes. |
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By: DANNE 002
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2024-08-07 13:01:15 |
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We all 'enjoyed' the book as it was an easy read and not too gruelling considering the subject matter. We are now all eager to read the next book she has written about Cilka. |
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By: CHCH 240
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2024-04-26 11:42:33 |
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A mixed reaction from our group with some who "couldn't" read it because of the subject matter of the Holocaust. The love story softened the horrors we all know so much about. We reviewed this book at ANZAC time, so it led to wide-ranging discussion on the horrors of history still happening today. |
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By: CHCH 558
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2024-01-15 11:35:25 |
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An impressive survival story, described by one of our members as a love story with the Holocaust as background. Easy read despite the topic. Some members really enjoyed it; others didn't and objected to the lack of accuracy of some parts of the book. |
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By: PAIHIA 001
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2023-10-20 17:10:42 |
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An extraordinary story, even if not the most 'expertly' written. |
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By: MAST 014
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2023-05-11 12:03:25 |
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We all enjoyed it! Riveting true story. The Tattooist was an amazing man! |
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By: CHCH 518
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2022-08-08 11:56:31 |
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There are too many books written about the Holocaust. Many of them are well-written and well researched, but this was not one of them. The writer did not show the real depth of suffering, so failed to show the beauty of love experienced in that horrific place. |
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By: WHAKA 021
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2022-07-21 07:47:13 |
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A great love story in such horrifying circumstances. The writing style was very easy to read and most of us finished the book quickly. |
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By: TAUR 053
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2022-06-16 12:04:42 |
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The group agreed that in spite of the subject matter, the book was an easy read and a good story. Perhaps a reminder to see the individual in this catastrophic event. |
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By: ASHB 028
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2022-06-01 10:56:23 |
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All members of our group found this book enlightening - sometimes disturbing, but presenting a personal story in a very interesting way. |
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By: NORTH 003
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2021-11-01 14:46:36 |
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People found the style simple, unsophisticated and readable. The storytelling was enjoyed, but some felt there were aspects that were lacking in credibility and believability. Others felt that was result of the way that Lale must have processed such atrocities. |
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By: TEHORO 001
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2021-10-18 14:35:32 |
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Loved it. Read it start to finish in 3.5 hours. Gripping, and the style of writing made the horror easier to bear. |
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By: AUCK 408
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2021-10-01 11:20:46 |
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A thoroughly compelling read. |
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By: WANAK 009
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2021-09-24 11:21:52 |
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Inspired animated discussion. Well-written; some parts that seemed not so credible but still a great read. |
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By: RUAPEHU 001
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2021-08-27 14:32:19 |
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Very thought provoking, and made us think about all the things that happened. Some were inspired to read the next one in the series. Some thought the ending was very abrupt. Great first book. |
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By: WHAKA 019
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2021-08-02 12:18:35 |
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Some felt a little more depth was needed in the writing, and wondered if that was because she was a screenwriter before an author. Most enjoyed reading it though. |
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By: TIMAR 019
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2021-07-12 11:45:31 |
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We mostly enjoyed this book, but there were some instances where more detail was needed. |
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By: AUCK 346
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2021-07-12 10:14:29 |
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Nice easy read for a hard subject. |
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By: NELS 056
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2021-06-01 11:28:53 |
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A heartwarming tale, despite the adversities it portrays. The beautiful relationships proved captivating as a reader. |
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By: TAPA 001
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2021-05-05 15:00:17 |
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Everyone in the group loved this book. |
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By: TAIH 004
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2021-05-05 14:59:32 |
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Enjoyed by all - great discussion. |
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By: CHCH 317
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2021-04-16 13:50:49 |
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This story was generally well-liked by the group. It was written in a simplistic style but the conditions in the concentration camps were vividly portrayed. The fact that the book was written by a New Zealander, who had met the main character, was quite significant. |
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By: WELL 082
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2020-10-21 14:40:15 |
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Interesting, an insight into a different perspective of Auschwitz ( a love story and a 'collaborator's story) - we all agreed that we would do what it takes to survive, or at least be too afraid not to do what was asked. A little disappointing however, seemed flat, and the writing was disappointing. we could not help but wonder whether this amazing story could have been transformed by a different/better writer... |
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By: CHCH 297
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2020-08-28 14:12:57 |
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We all thought it was a really good book. We felt a lot of emotions and there were tears at times. We were all amazed at how life can go on despite the circumstances. We wondered how we would react in the same circumstances, but we couldn't say - survival instincts are unpredictable -Lale made courageous decisions. We loved the randomness of how Lale and Gita met up later. The extra information written by their son at the back of the book was touching and lovely to read. |
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By: AUCK 260
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2020-06-24 13:15:35 |
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Best book so far this year. |
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By: PUKEKO 001
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2020-06-15 14:28:51 |
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The writing style was simple and brushed over some details. Some of us thought this made the subject matter easier to cope with. Others thought the writing style didn't do justice to the story. |
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