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The Boy in the Striped Pajamas

by John Boyne (Goodreads Author)

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"Bruno's family has to move because of his fathers job. They move to a new area away from Berlin, but Bruno does not like it nearly as much here. As Bruno is exploring the home, he comes across a window in his room, in which he looks out and sees a strange side. Barren land with tents everywhere. He is a bit scared and then notices they are all wearing the very same thing." — Dec 11, 2018 05:54PM

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Allies & Assassins (Allies & Assassins, #1)

by Justin Somper

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" To take his throne, they’ll have to take his life. Somper’s Allies & Assassins captured me with its detail and plot of the book.
Each book has its own theme, and I believe this book has a very special theme. The theme of this book is just that not e To take his throne, they’ll have to take his life. Somper’s Allies & Assassins captured me with its detail and plot of the book.
Each book has its own theme, and I believe this book has a very special theme. The theme of this book is just that not everything is always as it seems. The theme shows that in life truly we do not know of every little thing that goes on. In the story we find out that the last Prince who died was actually seeing another woman besides his wife. We also learn the biggest suspect for the Prince’s murder, is one we least expect. I can connect with this because I can remember how I used to take everything for granted, but now that I am older I see beyond that, that there are somethings that are different from what we see and assume.
Along with having a very captivating theme, Somper also writes his book with great detail. I would not say this book has very much comedy in it. The storyline overall is sad and depressing, as things, one after another keep pounding down at the main characters. But the way he writes really gives the reader a sense of how the characters may be feeling, and what it would be like to be in the story. At the same time his writing can be similar to others, it is also so different. He set up the plot so well, and really had me wanting to keep reading. It got me excited to read again. The text says, “We have an assassin to catch”(Somper 40). This one sentence had me wanting to keep reading.
As we can see, Somper has great ideas for theme and writes really well, but he develops the story very well. He tells the story and the characters act as they should in real life. Like I said earlier, it had me feeling like I could have been any one of those characters and I would have know what their point of view was like. Prince Jared made a moving speech where he said he was now the Prince of All Archenfield, and he will work hard to make it the best. This shows that he cares deeply about the place and wants the best for it. Asta is another main character. There is a moment in the book where she is talking to Silva, and she gives her stuff of Anders’, but she knows the one item is risky but she does it anyway. We can see how right away she knew it was a mistake and felt bad. We can see how she is a very caring person and thoughtful and feels bad. She cares about others and wants the best for them. As I was reading this I could imagine being her, and how bad it must have felt.
The setting in the book is another big part to the development of the story, and it is really well described. You can understand where they are in the book, and their surroundings. The only, really one big difference is that this book takes place in medieval times. As you are reading you can automatically picture the setting in your head, like if you were to close your eyes, you could picture it really strong. The biggest setting part is at the river. You can picture in your head the bridge connecting the two sides, and the tall grass on the sides. But most importantly the big boulders in the water, along with the rapid waters.
All of the above are great examples of things that help develop the story, but by far I think the plot is the best part to the story. The town of Archenfield is struck with the murder of their prince, Prince Anders. The next one down to be prince is his younger brother Jared. Jared has to learn the ways of the prince, and solve a murder or suicide, but is slowed down due to obstacles in their way. Just as they get closer and closer things change and they learn new things, which question their judgement.
Just like all parts of the book that help it go together, the connections help too. While this book does not compare to another book I have read, it does connect to now. Just recently there was a killing in Alabama, and the wrong man was killed for it, and that is one thing that happens in this book. On a personal level I can relate to the theme, which is that not everything is always as it seems. I can say that I used to judge too quickly or not realize other things, but now that I have changed, I understand everyone is different and has their own story.
Finally I would definitely recommend this book to anyone, especially people who enjoy mystery, specifically murder mystery. ...more "

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"I had pages wrong." — Dec 11, 2018 05:49PM

Dec 13, 2018 05:54PM · see review