A highly rated book that fell flat for me. It does force the reader to imagine why Germany was like just prior to WWII. The narrator is likeable and I liked the idea behind the book. But the inner monologue grew wearisome. While the narrator is pretty well developed, the flurry of characters he encounters are not, although their varied POVs are eye opening and unforgiving. I did not like the ending. I wish the author had been able to edit the manuscript before his untimely death. 

A beautifully human story, Truly an amazing view into the life of a Jewish person in WW2 but also a look into the humanity of people. This book truly touched me in a way I cannot describe, I am left feeling heavy hearted and changed; This is truly a book I think everyone should read in their lifetime.