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“A dark twist on a classic fairytale. Sleeping Beauty set during the Holocaust. I enjoyed this dark, adult version of a story I thought I knew so well.”
Lexi Salazar wrote this review Monday, March 12, 2012. ( reply | permalink ) Was this review helpful? Yes | No
“good read. an interesting account of the suffering jews and other non German people encountered during WWII”
Randy wrote this review Friday, January 13, 2012. ( reply | permalink ) Was this review helpful? Yes | No
“Recommended ages 13 and up.”
Tabi wrote this review Friday, January 13, 2012. ( reply | permalink ) Was this review helpful? Yes | No
0 of 2 members found this review helpful“It is a pretty good book. No other book about the Holocaust has ever intrigued me as much as this one did. Although there are a few things that would've helped me like it better. One thing is the swearing. I hate swearing, so I would prefer this book be a little cleaner. Another problem was one of my own personal hates, and that is one of the characters, was gay. I would have preferred they not involve homosexuality. :P
Caitlyn wrote this review Thursday, December 29, 2011. ( reply | permalink ) Was this review helpful? Yes | No
But all in all, it was a pretty good book. I suggest it to anyone who needs something to read for an assignment, but is more of a fantasy/fiction addict. Like me. :) ”
“An amazing, heartbreaking tale of a woman who uses the tale of Sleeping Beauty to explain the beginnings of her life to her daughter and granddaughters, hiding the horrific tragedy she might not fully recall. Cunningly crafted and expertly written, I highly recommend this to all. ”
KerryLC wrote this review Wednesday, December 28, 2011. ( reply | permalink ) Was this review helpful? Yes | No
“A haunting tale.”
BCamp wrote this review Monday, December 26, 2011. ( reply | permalink ) Was this review helpful? Yes | No
1 of 1 members found this review helpful“An interesting and truly moving retelling of Sleeping Beauty, this is not the Disney version. The Sleeping Beauty/Briar Rose fairytale is retold as a family story about an extermination camp survivor in World War 2. As the story unfolds the Sleeping Beauty metaphors are ghastly and thought provoking, and come together to create an original tale of horror, survival and even love. Very worth checking out.”
Sputnik Sweetheart wrote this review Thursday, December 22, 2011. ( reply | permalink ) Was this review helpful? Yes | No
“Recommended ages 13 and up.”
GPL T wrote this review Saturday, November 19, 2011. ( reply | permalink ) Was this review helpful? Yes | No
“This was good... but the middle was weird...”
Fawn wrote this review Wednesday, November 16, 2011. ( reply | permalink ) Was this review helpful? Yes | No
“Tricky one....I thought the way the fairy tale was used to explain what happened to Briar Rose was great but predictable...but not the sort of book I would recommend to others to enjoy. If you have an understanding of the holocaust, that part it is a difficult read.”
Pip L wrote this review Sunday, October 23, 2011. ( reply | permalink ) Was this review helpful? Yes | No
