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Review on πŸ‘¦ Boys' Sleepwear & Robes: The Boy in the Striped Pajamas by John Boyne by Stephen Johnson

Revainrating 5 out of 5

Heartbreaking and beautifully written

Bruno is 9 years old. His father has a cool job, he is responsible for many things. It's a big compound with a huge wire fence and lots of people - men and boys - on the other side. They're skinny, they work hard, they're all very dirty, they're all wearing what looks like striped pajamas. There are soldiers who poke and laugh at men and boys. Bruno overheard his parents' conversation and knows that his father's boss, "Fury", arranged the move to a new home. Bruno's older sister tells him this place is called Out With. Bruno is not allowed to go near the camp or the fence. But since he plans to be an explorer when he grows up, he decides to go exploring (in an old coat and boots for an explorer to wear). And on the other side of the fence he sees a spot. Point. The tiny thing that turns out to be a boy as he gets closer. Just another boy, maybe Bruno's playboy. Bruno and his friendship with Shmuel through the fence is not only the story of two boys, but also the story of a Jewish concentration camp, told through the involuntary eyes of the camp commandant's son. Bruno's naivety brings humanity to the story and makes it unique. Simply a wonderful, scary, disturbing, yet heartbreaking story that leads to a beautifully written climax. And on the other side of the fence he sees a spot. Point. The tiny thing that as he gets closer, turns out to be a boy. Just another boy, maybe Bruno's playboy. Bruno and his friendship with Shmuel through the fence is not only the story of two boys, but also the story of a Jewish concentration camp, told through the involuntary eyes of the camp commandant's son. Bruno's naivety brings humanity to the story and makes it unique. Simply a wonderful, scary, disturbing, yet heartbreaking story that leads to a beautifully written climax. And on the other side of the fence he sees a spot. Point. The tiny thing that turns out to be a boy as he gets closer. Just another boy, maybe Bruno's playboy. Bruno and his friendship with Shmuel through the fence is not just the story of two boys, but also the story of a Jewish concentration camp, told through the involuntary eyes of the camp commandant's son. Bruno's naivety brings humanity to the story and makes it unique. Simply a wonderful, scary, disturbing, yet heartbreaking story that leads to a beautifully written climax. and yet the story is told charmingly. Bruno and his friendship with Shmuel through the fence is not only the story of two boys, but also the story of a Jewish concentration camp, told through the involuntary eyes of the camp commandant's son. Bruno's naivety brings humanity to the story and makes it unique. Simply a wonderful, scary, disturbing yet heartbreaking story, leading to a beautifully written climax. and yet the story is told charmingly. Bruno and his friendship with Shmuel through the fence is not only the story of two boys, but also the story of a Jewish concentration camp, told through the involuntary eyes of the camp commandant's son. Bruno's naivety brings humanity to the story and makes it unique. Simply a wonderful, scary, disturbing, yet heartbreaking story that leads to a beautifully written climax. told through the involuntary eyes of the camp commandant's son. Bruno's naivety brings humanity to the story and makes it unique. Simply a wonderful, scary, disturbing, yet heartbreaking story that leads to a beautifully written climax. told through the involuntary eyes of the camp commandant's son. Bruno's naivety brings humanity to the story and makes it unique. Simply a wonderful, scary, disturbing, yet heartbreaking story that leads to a beautifully written climax.

Pros
  • Best in class
Cons
  • Crumpled packaging