THE READER
by Bernhard Schlink | Literature & Fiction | This book has not been rated.
ISBN: 0753823292 Global Overview for this book
ISBN: 0753823292 Global Overview for this book
Registered by Plum-crazy of Brighouse, West Yorkshire United Kingdom on 12/21/2019
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1 journaler for this copy...
Journal Entry 1 by Plum-crazy from Brighouse, West Yorkshire United Kingdom on Saturday, December 21, 2019
When he falls ill on his way home from school, fifteen-year-old Michael Berg is rescued by Hanna, a woman twice his age. In time she becomes his lover—then she inexplicably disappears. When Michael next sees her, he is a young law student, and she is on trial for a hideous crime. As he watches her refuse to defend her innocence, Michael gradually realizes that Hanna may be guarding a secret she considers more shameful than murder.
I'm not sure what I want to say about this book. Did I like it? Well, yes I did. I found it quite compelling reading & beautifully written but it doesn't seem right to say I "enjoyed" it given the uncomfortable subject matter of the Holocaust. I wasn't convinced by the sexual relationship between the young Michael & Hanna either. A book that begs to be discussed IMHO.
I'm not sure what I want to say about this book. Did I like it? Well, yes I did. I found it quite compelling reading & beautifully written but it doesn't seem right to say I "enjoyed" it given the uncomfortable subject matter of the Holocaust. I wasn't convinced by the sexual relationship between the young Michael & Hanna either. A book that begs to be discussed IMHO.
Journal Entry 2 by Plum-crazy at "Help Yourself" bookbox in Brighouse, West Yorkshire United Kingdom on Friday, July 31, 2020
Released 3 yrs ago (7/31/2020 UTC) at "Help Yourself" bookbox in Brighouse, West Yorkshire United Kingdom
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Taken from a box of books put out on my garden wall for anyone who'd like one...enjoy! :o)
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Released as part of the 2020 MOVIE BOOKS RELEASE Challenge (#7)
Congratulations - You've found a travelling book !
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