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Factually speaking, this is one of the shortest books I’ve read – a mere 165 pages; but that’s extraordinarily deceptive. The book more than makes up for its lack of length – it’s packed with intensity, it’s unforgettable, it’s heartbreaking. The setting is Mauritius, the timing World War II and nine-year-old Raj is one of three brothers living on the island struggling to eke out a living with his parents. His father works at the local prison – a prison that Raj discovers, houses hundreds of Jew
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When I first read the description of this book, first I had to look up the exact location of Mauritius..and second I stopped and thought "what were Jewish exiles doing all the way in Mauritius?."
I would have probably never known if I hadn't come across this book. That's the beauty of books.
And this one is certainly beautiful and sad. There's no secret in this book, from the beginning you know what is going to happen. And I thought I wouldn't be able to get past my initial sadness and enjoy the ...more
I would have probably never known if I hadn't come across this book. That's the beauty of books.
And this one is certainly beautiful and sad. There's no secret in this book, from the beginning you know what is going to happen. And I thought I wouldn't be able to get past my initial sadness and enjoy the ...more
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