This book was one of the most interesting books I've read in a while, with a good plot, mysterious clues and a shock for an ending. The Boy in the Striped Pyjamas is a great book for any reader of any genre!
My opinion on this book is that it is a great a read, and really tells you a different story of the war, this time in a curious German boy's prospective. I would give this book a 5/5 Star rating because of its great development of the characters and description of what was going on at the time.
John Boyne, the author of this wonderful book has written mostly for children but this is a mix of both- It is easily readable for a younger person but has a lot of historical references that wouldn't be known for the younger - -makes this book what it is, along with "The Hopeless Case" of a sister it really provides laughs, curiosity and a bit of mystery.
This book has been set just before and during World War II, the commanding officer (Bruno's dad) has been asked to move closer to Poland and the prison camps along with Hitler. Bruno, the curious young chap that he is decides to go "exploring" in this new found place, winding himself up in a lot more trouble then first intended. During the war we get to see how the Jewish were treated and how family servants were punished for small mistakes.
The cover of this book has a good secret behind it; all we see is a boy in "striped pyjamas" (jail clothing) with an old style looking cover. “It haunts your mind for days after.” This quote is true, there is such a friendship built between the reader and the young boy that you wouldn't want it to end but it does; sadly.
I would recommend this book to anyone but probably over the age of 14, considering it would be most likely be easier to figure out what is happening around the time (history etc).
This concludes my review towards "The Boy in the Striped Pyjamas". My final thoughts are that is a great book and is definitely worth the read!
