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The boy in the striped pyjamas - is it just me or

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Themumsnot · 06/03/2011 18:20

is it a pile of sentimental tosh masquerading as a meaningful exploration of the issue of German responsibility for the concentration camps while actually completely trivialising the issue?
I've just had to read it for book group and I have to say I have rarely felt so repulsed by a book.

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KatharineClifton · 06/03/2011 18:54

Interesting! I've not read it, but the facts were so horrific I can't see why any manipulation is necessary.

TaudrieTattoo · 06/03/2011 18:48

Not trivialising - it is aimed at children so has to be simplified.

I think the ending is a bit manipulative, but makes a point.