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Noughts and Crosses
Review of Noughts And Crosses - Malorie Blackman by wantaratgirl

Advantages: Lots of interesting and thoughtful plots to throw you.
Disadvantages: Can get rather slow in the middle.

I have rated this book 4/5 star. It is a deep and meaningful book all about apartheid. It is a reverse of the British apartheid in South Africa, as Sephy and Callum (main characters) live in a world where white people are second best and black people are rich and powerful. This is a very compelling book. It is not to be read if you are looking something light and cheerful. I would recommend this book to anyone in their teens to adults as it is not ... Read review

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09.10.2008
Times that should never been forgotten ...
Review of The Boy in the Striped Pyjamas - John Boyne by michaleks

Advantages: easy to read
Disadvantages: sadness of the history

...Jewish and German boy during the Holocaust. I enjoyed this book very much as it relates to history of my country, Poland and times that should never been forgotten. This book is recommended for readers who are familiar of what happened to Jews during the Word War II. Easy to read book keeps you going with two different perspectives of two nine year old friends on what was going on in extermination camps. Bruno's innocent view on the situation and ... Read review

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14.10.2008
Handa's Surprise
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