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The Reader
The Reader by Bernhard Schlink, Carol Brown Janeway (Translator)
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Kirsty
Jan 18, 2009
Kirsty rated it: 5 of 5 stars (review of isbn 0753823292)

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At age 15, Michael fell ill on the way home from school and was cared for by an older woman, Hanna, before returning home. After he recovered he went back to her house to thank her and from there a love affair developed. Then one day Hanna disappeared. Years later Michael is shocked when, observing a Nazi war crimes trial as part of his law degree, he finds that Hanna is one of the defendents. He struggles to distinguish between the person he knew, and the person sitting in front of him, who is ...more
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Melanie
Nov 24, 2009
Melanie rated it: 3 of 5 stars (review of isbn 0307454894)

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Really stuck on what to rate this book, I want to give it a three but I think it's because I saw the movie first. I am not sure how I would feel about the book as a stand alone. Very possible that I will change this rating once I discuss it with others.
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Glenn
Dec 07, 2009
Glenn rated it: 3 of 5 stars

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I'd rate this 3.5 stars if I could.
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Feb 20, 2009
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Apr 17, 2009
Mandy rated it: 3 of 5 stars (review of isbn 0753823292)

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