By John Boyne
The Boy in the Striped Pajamas -in 3 words
Powerful
Bruno held Shmuel’s hand in the room, after marching in the rain. He said “You’re my best friend, Shmuel. My best friend for life.” Showed that everyone can bleed and hurt, and everyone can be friends. No matter who or what you believe in.
Separation
Shmuel had been separated from his family and the outside world. The solider’s trapping him in the Auschwitz concentration camp complex, with thousands of other Jews. Locked away in the camp, and from playing with Bruno.
Innocence
Bruno had no idea what his father’s job was. Had no idea why the Jews were being kept inside the camp. But he did know he was friends with Shmuel. Bruno saw no difference between them. Just two boys, wanting a friend and someone to play with.
Closing Thoughts
The last few chapters broke my heart, and gave me a new perspective on world war 2. And what it must have been like to have lived during it. Especially as children. Not knowing what was going on, and being kept away from information. I loved this book so much and don’t think it could’ve been any better.
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