Battlefields and Playgrounds

by János Nyíri

An autobiographical novel describing the fortunes of a Jewish family in Hungary during World War II, seen through the eyes of a child. It is a story of courage in adversity, obstinate refusal to succumb to unnatural disaster and comic moments of defiance in the face of tragedy.

Genres: Fiction, Historical Fiction, Historical

532 pages, Paperback

First published June 15, 1997

Reviews

[Fannie Gh. · Rating 3 out of 5]

Due to the lack of time it took me a month to finish this book. I didn’t get the chance to properly immerse myself into it. I might’ve enjoyed it otherwise. :/

[Kimberly · Rating 3 out of 5]

The story of the Holocaust as told by a young Jewish-Hungarian boy who has a surprisingly comical view of the events surrounding him.

[Samantha · Rating 5 out of 5]

This book is one of my most favorite fictitious memoirs. It's right on up there with The Tin Drum!

[Jones · Rating 4 out of 5]

Really enjoyed this book.