Oct 18, 2022LoriHarrow rated this title 4 out of 5 stars
Although there is a plethora of WW II books, this is one that shouldn't be avoided. A dwarf Trudi narrates her challenges living in her small village and portrays a believable story of the times and the nature of people.
Aug 31, 2013shoffman1 rated this title 5 out of 5 stars
This is a wonderful book. It is one of my favorites.
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Aug 03, 2013CJA1910 rated this title 4 out of 5 stars
This is a very heartfelt historical novel set in Germany in the years preceding, during and after World War II. It is told through the eyes of Trudi, a dwarf, living with her father in a pay-library. How she copes with her world. the…
Oct 21, 2011larly rated this title 5 out of 5 stars
An outstanding book - totally absorbing from start to finish - certainly one of of my all time favourites and one I will read again. Unfortunately it is about 5 years since I have read it so unable to comment factually on story but…
Oct 01, 2011vcc rated this title 4.5 out of 5 stars
Trudi, a dwarf, is the town's storyteller who lives part of her life through turbulant, Nazi-torn Germany during the Second World War. Hegi takes us through Trudi's life from early on, showing how cruel life can sometimes be. (Dec 2003)
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