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Appreciate the alternative viewpoint provided from Bruno's recount of his grandparents. However, am not quite sure of what Boyne was trying to achieve in the last para of this chapter - chapter 8. Could someone kindly enlighten me?

Chapter 7 definitely achieved the effect it aims to achieve. The use of perspective, dramatic irony etc all contributed to creating the effect of sympathy. Pavel, is made all the more intriguing through the use of perspective. Great chapter.

The impression that I get is that Hugo is slightly long winded but I might be missing out on the context.

The impression that I get is that Hugo is slightly long winded but I might be missing out on the context.

I am having difficulties with the setting of the novel. I find it hard to orientate myself due to the unfamiliar geography, era, names and references made. I shall have to do more research.