The Boy in the Striped Pajamas

Name: The Boy in the Striped Pajamas
Price: 1.99 USD
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Rating: 4.6 (34017 reviews)
Author: John Boyne

by John Boyne

Historical Fiction Literary Fiction

4.6 (34,017)

4.6 stars from 34,017 reviews. One of the highest rated Historical Fiction books we track.

Published by TurtlebackPublished 2007-01-01

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Perfect for you if...

You want a historically significant novel that doesn't shy away from the Holocaust's human cost, told through the innocent perspective of children.
You're moved by stories about unlikely friendships and moral blindness, even when you know the ending will break your heart.
You appreciate literary fiction that trusts readers to sit with difficult material without spelling everything out.

Maybe not for you if...

You need your historical fiction to be thoroughly researched and historically accurate in every detail.
You prefer stories where good characters are rewarded and the narrative offers some measure of justice or hope.
You're looking for an educational Holocaust text that prioritises survivor testimony and historical documentation over emotional storytelling.

About this book

Two young boys encounter the best and worst of humanity during the Holocaust. Set in Berlin in 1942, the story follows Bruno, who returns home from school to find his family packing. His father has been promoted, and the family must relocate to a remote house where Bruno has no playmates and little to occupy himself. A tall fence surrounds the property, separating Bruno from unfamiliar people in the distance. Curious and drawn to exploration, Bruno investigates his new surroundings and discovers another boy whose life and circumstances differ greatly from his own. The friendship that develops between them leads to devastating consequences. USA Today described the book as "as memorable an introduction to the subject as The Diary of Anne Frank."

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Currently on sale at $1.99 — 80% off peak. Price has dropped 11 times over the last 6 years. Goes on sale roughly every 171 days. Typically stays discounted for 13 days.

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Currently #3,747 in the Kindle store — a top-10K bestseller. Climbing the charts — 24% improvement recently.

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Currently 4.6★ from 34,017 reviews

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