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A Boy in Winter by Rachel Seiffert
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A slim novel that only hints at the atrocities of World War II. The narrative finds traction shortly before it concludes. This elongated short story about compassion and quiet rebellion offers glimpses of sobering prose but is ultimately ineffectual.
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Reading Progress

March 13, 2018 – Started Reading
March 13, 2018 – Shelved
March 13, 2018 – Shelved as: historical-fiction
March 13, 2018 – Shelved as: women-s-prize-nominee
March 15, 2018 – Finished Reading
December 31, 2020 – Shelved as: adult
December 31, 2020 – Shelved as: fiction
January 14, 2023 – Shelved as: literary-fiction

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message 1: by But_i_thought_ (new)
Mar 19, 2018 09:16AM

But_i_thought_ Thanks for the warning! I was on the fence whether to pick this up or not.


message 2: by Hannah (new) - rated it 3 stars
Mar 20, 2018 07:02AM

Hannah Greendale (Hello, Bookworm) @But_i_thought_: So glad I could help. :)


message 3: by Melissa (new) - added it
Apr 03, 2018 01:19PM

Melissa Crytzer Fry Wow, Hannah. What a comprehensive, honest and EMOTIONAL review. I appreciate hearing how you felt; I often wonder the same thing -- when so few pages are allocated to a book, it is impossible, often (for me) to connect emotionally with the characters. I may still give this one a shot; though, of course, my bookshelves overfloweth.


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