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By: ROTO 006
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2023-11-16 10:33:23 |
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A great discussion about memories of our own families involved in WWII, and the memories our parents/grandparents kept to themselves. Some members were overwhelmed by the feelings of all the guilt in this story. Half our group had visited camps in Europe which had a profound effect on them. |
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By: MARTO 001
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2023-11-15 09:52:52 |
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We all thought this book was excellent, and had a varied and thoughtful discussion among our group. A clever story. |
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By: WHITBY 005
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2023-10-29 12:43:50 |
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The Book Notes were useful. Author is a screen writer and to some the book felt more like a picture board for a film or play, not a developed novel. Not a popular choice. Characters poorly developed. It did provide a different perspective to other war stories, as Eva learned about the realities of the war and her parents' involvement. |
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By: WELL 041
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2023-10-19 14:20:55 |
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An excellent book. We had such a wonderful discussion about the contents. |
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By: AUCK 293
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2023-09-25 11:44:59 |
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This book gives us an interesting account of the Frankfurt Trials - which not one of us had heard of. Very interesting characters, most with something to hide. It leaves some unanswered questions which led to varying views. Enjoyable. Definitely kept you engaged, |
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By: RAUM 001
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2023-08-16 12:07:52 |
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There were lots of discussion points brought up by this book, so although we weren't sure of the quality of the translation and we didn't like most of the characters, it gave us lots to think about, especially how we would respond in the wartime situations survived by the characters. |
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By: CHCH 240
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2023-07-28 12:35:26 |
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We knew the history, and this was cleverly played. Families want to forget the horrors of war crimes so didn't reveal their knowledge or part they played, whether innocent or not. A good example of family dynamics. Some surprising twists and a few unanswered questions about what happened next to some of the characters. |
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By: WAIHEK 002
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2023-06-01 14:33:12 |
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This book was popular with our group and it promoted a great discussion about memory and family. |
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By: CHCH 125
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2023-01-27 12:24:48 |
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An interesting perspective on WWII atrocities - the central character learns of the part played by her own family members and those in her community, in German war crimes. Some in the group felt the characters were poorly developed, but a very worthy topic. |
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By: MOTUE 003
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2022-10-13 12:57:07 |
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Most found it a good read and thought-provoking. |
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By: MAST 007
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2022-10-13 12:56:33 |
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A grim but interesting read. |
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By: AUCK 446
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2022-06-30 11:16:23 |
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All of the group enjoyed reading the book. We thought it was interesting to view Auschwitz from a young German perspective. We all felt there were too many unexplained situations and unfinished storylines however. |
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By: WELL 008
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2022-05-02 12:27:54 |
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Overall all found this a thought provoking and well-written book - gave an interesting perspective and resulted in good discussion. |
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By: LOWER 009
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2022-04-29 11:56:17 |
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The majority enjoyed the book and felt it was well-written. |
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By: GORE 006
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2022-04-22 12:41:18 |
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An excellent book! Lots of interesting discussion. We learnt a lot. |
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By: WELL 150
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2022-03-07 10:42:16 |
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Most enjoyed this. Great to have a different perspective on post war Germany. |
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By: TAUP 012
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2021-12-17 11:55:37 |
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We all loved this book. |
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By: AUCK 411
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2021-12-10 13:46:45 |
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The group enjoyed the book, some of the readers didn't know of such atrocities and the court cases. At the beginning we all thought it was another war story, but we were very surprised and enjoyed the read. |
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By: CHCH 478
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2021-09-27 13:51:05 |
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All enjoyed the book, and found it thought-provoking. Liked the way it was written. Wide ranging discussion. Excellent choice. |
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By: AUCK 355
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2021-05-20 14:34:39 |
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Most enjoyed. A few thought it could be shorter. |
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