I loved this book!! I wanted to keep reading it and it was very well written. The beginning was a little slow but completely necessary for the plot, buildup, and character development. I had to stop reading sometimes because of how much I got into the book because I needed a second to think about everything that just happened.

. The book felt realistic and did a good job of arousing awareness to the mentally handicapped and reminding us that they are just as human as we are. Charlie got annoying in the middle when he became all cocky and him exploring his feelings made it quite odd. However the closure with his family, and him returning to his old self made it better. The writing of the book was effective and creative. However some parts were not necessary to the book.

I LOVED this book. It was entertaining to read because of the unique way it was written and how it portrayed the characters. It also made you feel deeply connected and gave great insight to each character, and not just the main one. Although it was sad, what happened had to have happened, and it provided an eyeopening window into what life was like in Nazi Germany.