Schindler's List

by Nancy Taylor (Reteller), Thomas Keneally, Andy Hopkins (Series Editor)

Contemporary / British English Thomas Keneally's famous novel tells the true story of Oskar Schindler, a businessman who risked his life every day during the Second World War to save as many Jews as possible. Steven Spielberg's film of Schindler's List won seven Oscars, including Best Picture and Best Director.

Genres: Classics, Historical Fiction

112 pages, Paperback

Published January 1, 2003

Reviews

[Namiko · Rating 4 out of 5]

It was scary for to read and sometimes very frustrating. During the same period, horrible things happened in Europe as well as in Japan.

[Chris Tomkins · Rating 3 out of 5]

This is another text that is aimed at EAL learners (English as an additional language). This is an inspiring story of a factory owner during the Holocaust of WWII who does everything in his power to save his Jewish workers from their deaths at the hands of Adolf Hitler and his Nazi regime. Although this is an incredibly sad and shocking story (based on a true story I might add!) the goodness of the human spirit shines through it.

There is a very good film of the same name, although I wouldn't recommend that you see it unless you are around 15 years or older. As this is a simplified text, the writing is not always spectacular. However, the power of the story shines through, making this enjoyable for many readers.

[Aifa Akmalia · Rating 5 out of 5]

It's an incredible story. I just knew about the real circumtance in world war two. It was terrible. The jews was so suffered and i so enjoyed this book. I even close and open the book while i reading this, imagined about the 1933-1945 life. Thomas Keneally and Nancy Taylor has brought me into the war. And i should say that i want to be a hero like Schindler, helping other as many as he can, and no matter what religion they have, humanity is ours.

[Michelle · Rating 3 out of 5]

I read this book due to its fame- it was well worth it. Quite a small book, a reminder again of the evil of WW2, but also those people who were able do some good and helping others to survive at gt personal risk .

[CRI]

Schindler's List is an account of the life of Oskar Schindler, a businessman who risked his life during the Second World War to save Jewish refugees during the Holocaust. The 1993 blockbuster film by Steven Spielberg won numerous awards including seven Academy Awards.

[Otra Niña Perdida · Rating 3 out of 5]

Un libro que, aún siendo una adaptación, sigue siendo duro y te presenta de forma sencilla y cercana ciertos aspectos de la creación y el desarrollo de esa Alemania nazi.

Voy directa a verme la película, que tengo mil ganas de ver cómo llevaron al cine esta gran historia.

[Carrie · Rating 3 out of 5]

Was Oskar Schindler perfect? No, but his 3 years of courage made him a hero to humanity.