Striped Pajamas — The Boy In The

I picked this up thinking it was a historical fable. I closed it at 2 AM, staring at my ceiling, feeling like I had been hit by a truck. If you haven’t read it, here is the basic premise: It is 1943. Nine-year-old Bruno comes home from school in Berlin to find his family’s maid, Maria, packing his things. His father has gotten a promotion—the Fury (Bruno’s mispronunciation of "Führer") has big plans for him. They are moving to a place called "Out-With" (Auschwitz).

Their dialogue is heartbreakingly simple: “We’re not supposed to be friends, are we?” asked Shmuel. “Why not?” asked Bruno. “Because we’re supposed to be enemies.” The Boy in the Striped Pajamas

October 26, 2023

⭐⭐⭐⭐ (4/5) Deducting one star for the historical inaccuracies, but the emotional impact is undeniable. I picked this up thinking it was a historical fable