What readers think of The Boy in the Striped Pajamas, plus links to write your own review.

It was okay, but it definitely was not what you would expect of a Holocaust book, and I wouldn't recommend it. The main character might only be 9, but no 9 year old it that dumb! He knew absolutely nothing, and if his dad was this big important person (which it never actually says what his job is!), then Bruno should have known something, but he knew nothing. The book was not accurate, and it was really slow, with no action. And the ending was terrible! I guess it had a good moral, but it was not a great book.

This book is so good!

A very touching story. Amazing use of language- great for children aged 11-14. Lots of detailed scenes including lots about World War 2. Can't stop reading it!

It is always good to have a friend that you can trust. A true friend is a good listener and who you can share your thoughts and feeling without worrying whether they will judge you or tell other people about you. You should be able to trust your best friends, particularly when you are in need of someone the share your problems with. A true friend is someone you can confide in without fear of being judge or betrayed.

Bruno and Shmuel’s friendship is strange and genuine. Bruno confides in Shmuel, at first, because he is lonely and innocent. However, their friendship grows into something authentic which cross the boundaries of race, religion, and culture. Over the course of the novel there are times when the friendship is tested, threatened, and almost betrayed. Finally, Bruno and Shmuel remain true to their friendship.

Good book. Read it when I was nine. Don't really get why people claim that people under 13 won't understand it. Plus, it's not violent, so it's suitable for everyone above 8. The characters in the book are slightly too immature for their age though.

I am 11 and I really enjoyed this book even though it's not in my age rating. I would recommend this book to people who like history and adventure (especially WW2.
Thanks John Boyne for writing this book!

This book is so good. I cried at the end and I was shell-shocked about what they had to go through. I'm so addicted to this book like I am to purple and chocolate!!!

The Boy in the Striped Pyjamas is a lovely book that gave me made me feel so many emotions at once. I loved this book because it explained everything exactly how a 9 year old would see it.