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# The Boy in the Striped Pajamas (Movie Tie-In Edition) (Random House Movie Tie-In Books)

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Review: funny, heart wrenching, beautiful - This is a funny book as well as tragic. The main character, Bruno, is so likeable it is a very easy and pleasurable read. Written through the eyes of a child, it captures the horror of the Nazi atrocities, though through the eyes of someone so innocent and beautiful that, although we can see what is implied, he fails to see what is going on. It is very clever as someone equally innocent could read this just as a story about a boy moving house and making a friend. It is about how basically good people can be brainwashed into doing evil things. They can shut their hearts and fail to see the humanity in others whilst being able to function in a loving way to those they regard as their own. However this book is, above all, about friendship and family and how we may demonise others and look for difference, but at heart we are all the same. It does all this by just telling a very good story and without a whiff of preaching. There is empathy for every character including those doing unspeakable things. We also empathise with Bruno when he reflects and regrets things he has done or failed to do. I was introduced to this book by my 11 year old daughter who read it at school. She said "you have to read this Mum it's brilliant, but it will make you cry."! We have had some good discussions too. It is a beautiful book that touches you and haunts you, but basically makes you smile and makes you a better person.
Review: TOUGH STORY - This is a story of life for an upwardly mobile young family in Nazi Germany. Most of the story is told through the eyes of the youngest member of the family the nine year old Bruno. He is a happy go lucky child in Berlin at the outset but that is soon to change after a dinner party at his house in honour of 'The Fury' (Adolph Hitler). The Fury has ordered his father to leave Berlin to do a much more important job and to close up his house and take his family with him. Bruno is very upset about this because he loses his three best friends with whom he loves to play. At the new house in 'Out With' he becomes extremely bored and even has to resort to spending more time with his elder sister Gretel who he regards as a 'Hopeless Case' because she is no fun and just plays with her dolls all day. She also fawns over Lt Kotler a most objectionable young man who Bruno soon grows to dislike intensely. Bruno's favourite game is to play explorers who he regards as fearless men who seek out new things at all costs. Oblivious of the dangers surrounding him, he starts to explore the surrounds of their house which are dominated by a large compound bounded by barbed wire and populated by people who all wear striped pyjamas. It is on one of these expeditions that Bruno meets Shmuel, a boy of exactly the same age as himself who lives in the compound. They go on to meet most days, sitting opposite each other either side of the fence. The story then turns into a spellbinding account of friendship at all costs culminating in an outcome which is life changing for all the characters in the story. An excellent book, easy to read,a strong story,credible characters,a different look at well trodden territory and a plot with a surprise ending.

## Technical Specifications

| Specification | Value |
|---------------|-------|
| Best Sellers Rank | 1 in Historical Holocaust Fiction for Young Adults 6 in Young Adult Fiction on Prejudice & Racism 32 in Fiction About Friendship for Young Adults |
| Customer reviews | 4.6 4.6 out of 5 stars (32,985) |
| Dimensions  | 13.34 x 1.37 x 20.32 cm |
| Edition  | Media tie-in |
| Grade level  | 2 - 9 |
| ISBN-10  | 0385751893 |
| ISBN-13  | 978-0385751896 |
| Item weight  | 181 g |
| Language  | English |
| Print length  | 240 pages |
| Publication date  | 28 Oct. 2008 |
| Publisher  | David Fickling Books |
| Reading age  | 11+ years, from customers |

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## Customer Reviews

### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ funny, heart wrenching, beautiful
*by G***N on 9 May 2014*

This is a funny book as well as tragic. The main character, Bruno, is so likeable it is a very easy and pleasurable read. Written through the eyes of a child, it captures the horror of the Nazi atrocities, though through the eyes of someone so innocent and beautiful that, although we can see what is implied, he fails to see what is going on. It is very clever as someone equally innocent could read this just as a story about a boy moving house and making a friend. It is about how basically good people can be brainwashed into doing evil things. They can shut their hearts and fail to see the humanity in others whilst being able to function in a loving way to those they regard as their own. However this book is, above all, about friendship and family and how we may demonise others and look for difference, but at heart we are all the same. It does all this by just telling a very good story and without a whiff of preaching. There is empathy for every character including those doing unspeakable things. We also empathise with Bruno when he reflects and regrets things he has done or failed to do. I was introduced to this book by my 11 year old daughter who read it at school. She said "you have to read this Mum it's brilliant, but it will make you cry."! We have had some good discussions too. It is a beautiful book that touches you and haunts you, but basically makes you smile and makes you a better person.

### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ TOUGH STORY
*by R***Y on 12 March 2012*

This is a story of life for an upwardly mobile young family in Nazi Germany. Most of the story is told through the eyes of the youngest member of the family the nine year old Bruno. He is a happy go lucky child in Berlin at the outset but that is soon to change after a dinner party at his house in honour of 'The Fury' (Adolph Hitler). The Fury has ordered his father to leave Berlin to do a much more important job and to close up his house and take his family with him. Bruno is very upset about this because he loses his three best friends with whom he loves to play. At the new house in 'Out With' he becomes extremely bored and even has to resort to spending more time with his elder sister Gretel who he regards as a 'Hopeless Case' because she is no fun and just plays with her dolls all day. She also fawns over Lt Kotler a most objectionable young man who Bruno soon grows to dislike intensely. Bruno's favourite game is to play explorers who he regards as fearless men who seek out new things at all costs. Oblivious of the dangers surrounding him, he starts to explore the surrounds of their house which are dominated by a large compound bounded by barbed wire and populated by people who all wear striped pyjamas. It is on one of these expeditions that Bruno meets Shmuel, a boy of exactly the same age as himself who lives in the compound. They go on to meet most days, sitting opposite each other either side of the fence. The story then turns into a spellbinding account of friendship at all costs culminating in an outcome which is life changing for all the characters in the story. An excellent book, easy to read,a strong story,credible characters,a different look at well trodden territory and a plot with a surprise ending.

### ⭐⭐⭐⭐ Innocence Amid Tragedy
*by L***L on 12 February 2025*

A moving and heartbreaking tale, The Boy in the Striped Pajamas by John Boyne follows a young boy, Bruno, as he uncovers the stark realities of WWII from a perspective of innocence. While at times the childlike narrative felt too simplistic for the gravity of the events, Boyne’s skill in building tension and evoking emotional responses is undeniable. The story will leave a lasting impact, even if the ending didn’t quite meet my expectations. A powerful read overall.

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