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ana_gabriela_agp's review against another edition
5.0
Positively impressed with this book’s ability to provide a well rounded account of the events, showing Oskar in the full light of his good humane deeds as well as in the light of his faults and drawbacks.
I particularly enjoyed the critical comment on Emilie Schindler’s, his wife, contribution which is omitted in the movie (due to shortage of space I presume - the movie is already 3h long, though it doesn’t feel like it).
“Emilie arranged for someone who was visiting Cracow to fetch the prescription and bring back the glasses made up. Young Lutek considered this more than an average kindness especially in a system that positively desired his myopia, that aimed to take the spectacles off all Jews of Europe. There are many stories about Oskar providing new glasses for various prisoners. One wonders if some of Emilie’s kindnesses in this matter may not have been absorbed into the Oskar legend”.
Emilie is granted her place in the narrative without disrupting the heroism of Oskar. Keneally does justice to the story and to the people who played a part in it.
I particularly enjoyed the critical comment on Emilie Schindler’s, his wife, contribution which is omitted in the movie (due to shortage of space I presume - the movie is already 3h long, though it doesn’t feel like it).
“Emilie arranged for someone who was visiting Cracow to fetch the prescription and bring back the glasses made up. Young Lutek considered this more than an average kindness especially in a system that positively desired his myopia, that aimed to take the spectacles off all Jews of Europe. There are many stories about Oskar providing new glasses for various prisoners. One wonders if some of Emilie’s kindnesses in this matter may not have been absorbed into the Oskar legend”.
Emilie is granted her place in the narrative without disrupting the heroism of Oskar. Keneally does justice to the story and to the people who played a part in it.
littlemisswordcollector's review against another edition
dark
emotional
hopeful
inspiring
sad
tense
slow-paced
4.5
russellreitsema's review against another edition
3.0
A brutal story that has enthralled generations and inspired incalculably. I don't think many words are needed here.
ele_idk's review against another edition
challenging
dark
emotional
reflective
sad
tense
slow-paced
3.5
A really informative book on the horrible things that happened during 1939-45, it had a slow start but the more I read, the more invested and surprised I was at the crimes that were committed. Some important characters had interesting characteristics, and I did feel strong emotions towards them.
On the other hand one of the biggest flaws for me was that there were too many people introduced, and I couldn't keep up (this might have been my fault, since I wasn't prepared enough). I would recommend writing down their names and professions as almost all of them we can see throughout the story.
The book was also too slow paced for me. Obviously the process of reading this was hard and there were times when I didn't want to pick it up again, but I'm glad I pulled through.
On the other hand one of the biggest flaws for me was that there were too many people introduced, and I couldn't keep up (this might have been my fault, since I wasn't prepared enough). I would recommend writing down their names and professions as almost all of them we can see throughout the story.
The book was also too slow paced for me. Obviously the process of reading this was hard and there were times when I didn't want to pick it up again, but I'm glad I pulled through.
p_stoycheva's review against another edition
challenging
dark
emotional
hopeful
informative
inspiring
reflective
slow-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
4.5
marleareads's review against another edition
Keneally is more interested in harping on Schindler's infidelity than telling the story of survivors of the Holocaust.
alexa_d90's review against another edition
challenging
dark
reflective
sad
slow-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.0
cami19's review against another edition
challenging
dark
emotional
sad
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
3.5
kblickenstaff's review against another edition
4.0
Not as good as what I thought it would be. Watch the movie instead for a more emotional punch.