*With the start of the new year, it was time to gather new titles for my BBC (Boy's Book Club) which is a group of male teachers in my building. A list of about ten titles were brought to our first gathering of 2023, and this title was chosen for our first year of the year. And what a read it was!
What It Is About - FIVE Things You Need to Know:
*Gretel is in her early nineties and has quite a life.
*When she was twelve years old, she was the daughter of a Nazi leader.
*She refuses to discuss the past, especially when it comes to her younger brother.
*She and her mother traveled to France, then Gretel found herself in Australia, and finally ending up in England where she remained for the rest of her life.
*When a new family moves into a flat in her building, her past, present, and future collide in a most incredible manner.
What I Thought Of It - Five Observations/Reflections
*It has been quite some time since I started a novel published for adults and became completely immersed in the story. So much so, I spent the entire day and evening reading.
*I believe I read The Boy in Striped Pajamas years ago, but can't quite remember the details of the story. That did not prohibit me from enjoying this "sequel".
*The writing was incredible and the images flew off the page and into my mind and heart.
*I loved how the story switched from present day (when Gretel was in her nineties) to past times in her life when she was younger.
*I wouldn't classify this as a "page-turner", but it actually was and I could NOT stop reading until I found out what happened to all of the characters. Lots of emotions felt while reading.
Who Should Read It:
*Everyone! Happy Reading...
Rating: 5 STARS out of 5 Stars
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