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More like a 3,5. I will never not like this type of books: it made me enraged, sad, cry, bawl and curse, what more could you ask from a book?

What I didn't like was the main character. Well, I did like some parts of her and I understand that's part of being human and realistic, but she was a damn hero!!!

Vianne had such a beautiful character growth, from someone who seemed such a coward or rather cautious to a woman who did as much as her sister, all without people knowing about her good deeds.

Also, I truly hate the fact that Ari was taken, like why?? He was with his family!!

jfeldste's review against another edition

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this book did not catch my interest. it was way too long and ran on too much for me

chelsayoder's review against another edition

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5.0

I don't feel like I can review this really... Except to say that I really loved it and it is now a favorite. The thing that's amazing to me, is how (and this is so cliche for such a powerful subject) raw, heartbreaking, sad this novel is, and yet how beautiful it is, how filled with love. I wish I read this sooner. I'd have voted it for book of the year 2015 here on goodreads. I'm very glad that I own this copy.

chellsom's review against another edition

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adventurous dark emotional inspiring sad tense medium-paced

Plot- or character-driven? A mix
Strong character development? Yes
Loveable characters? Yes
Diverse cast of characters? Yes
Flaws of characters a main focus? No

4.75

Spoilers*****

Loved this book so very much, but I just can’t stop thinking about how they were found out??? I want to know how they were discovered. It’s really bugging me! But other than that, a heartbreaking tale that was well told and had the right amounts of sadness and joy.

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faithtshafer's review against another edition

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5.0

Listened to the ending of this book at the gym and I wouldn’t suggest doing that but I would suggest this book

harlowjulia's review against another edition

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challenging dark hopeful sad tense medium-paced

5.0

Absolutely heartbreaking. WW2 was so devastating...as all wars are. This book was a bit slow for the first half but once it picked up, it really picked up. Beautiful connections and utter heartbreak in the need for survival.

looceelou's review against another edition

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adventurous emotional inspiring reflective fast-paced

Plot- or character-driven? A mix
Strong character development? Yes
Loveable characters? Yes
Diverse cast of characters? No
Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated

5.0

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