tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-346215484089416831.post6791363634069670370..comments2024-03-28T16:53:38.059+11:00Comments on Diva Booknerd: Alexander Altmann A10567 by Suzy ZailDiva Booknerdhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17808412083567644984noreply@blogger.comBlogger18125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-346215484089416831.post-91871428061970142122014-05-25T06:18:35.892+10:002014-05-25T06:18:35.892+10:00This sounds like an impressive read. I'd reall...This sounds like an impressive read. I'd really like to read this book, it must be a beautiful story.Suushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04483643218626622743noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-346215484089416831.post-32316993911915671372014-05-18T15:09:35.376+10:002014-05-18T15:09:35.376+10:00Oh, gosh, this book sounds amazing and heartbreaki...Oh, gosh, this book sounds amazing and heartbreaking all at the same time! <br />I can sense tears in the making, and that's pretty special, since I never cry in books.<br />The fact that it's based of a true story makes it all the more intense. Chiara @ Books for a Delicate Eternityhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04181153932836441611noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-346215484089416831.post-22298210428802303082014-05-11T00:32:29.679+10:002014-05-11T00:32:29.679+10:00It rwally is a beautiful read Joy, I'm not a h...It rwally is a beautiful read Joy, I'm not a horse person as such, but the inclusion of the beautiful animals really did offer a different perspective on how life was for those like Alexander. Diva Booknerdhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17808412083567644984noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-346215484089416831.post-8974180246177388692014-05-11T00:13:36.512+10:002014-05-11T00:13:36.512+10:00Thanks Katie, reading books like this one really d...Thanks Katie, reading books like this one really does make you grateful for the freedom we have in Australia.Diva Booknerdhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17808412083567644984noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-346215484089416831.post-60831115635620319282014-05-11T00:11:30.952+10:002014-05-11T00:11:30.952+10:00That really attracted me to it too. And having Ale...That really attracted me to it too. And having Alexander working as a stable hand really gave it a sense of hope and softened an otherwise heartbreaking situation.Diva Booknerdhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17808412083567644984noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-346215484089416831.post-52589109848415236772014-05-11T00:08:38.636+10:002014-05-11T00:08:38.636+10:00I thought the same, but this one focuses more on t...I thought the same, but this one focuses more on the prisoners behind the war. It's emotional, but not as heartwrenching as it sounds. I think you'll really enjoy it.Diva Booknerdhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17808412083567644984noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-346215484089416831.post-7957612737047791162014-05-10T23:31:19.574+10:002014-05-10T23:31:19.574+10:00It's definitely more than just a Holocaust boo...It's definitely more than just a Holocaust book Zoe, it's shocking in places, but concentrates more on Alexander's journey and his will to survive. I really enjoyed it. Looking forward to seeing what you think of it.Diva Booknerdhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17808412083567644984noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-346215484089416831.post-87006566385501779912014-05-10T12:44:20.044+10:002014-05-10T12:44:20.044+10:00Wow, this sounds like a beautiful take on the Holo...Wow, this sounds like a beautiful take on the Holocaust. I'm seeing so many different versions nowadays, that don't just focus on the war, and the awful treatment in the concentration camps. Loving the incorporation of horses, and the message of hope. Thank you for sharing this Kelly! xJoy @ Thoughts By Jhttp://thoughtsbyj.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-346215484089416831.post-87202054204162758272014-05-09T16:53:14.738+10:002014-05-09T16:53:14.738+10:00I love story like this are just an absolute must r...I love story like this are just an absolute must read. But knowing it will give me all the feels is frightening, the backstory is amazing and beautiful. I’m definitely going to pick this up and feel as grateful as you do.<br /><br />Thanks for another great review Kelly!Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03061605624475014496noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-346215484089416831.post-67319366417480942092014-05-09T05:28:36.024+10:002014-05-09T05:28:36.024+10:00This sounds like an amazing story that I must read...This sounds like an amazing story that I must read. I like that the story focuses on hope even though the horrific conditions around him were anything but hopeful. Great review! Born Bookishhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12423159589372274382noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-346215484089416831.post-64529883089999934282014-05-09T01:53:46.707+10:002014-05-09T01:53:46.707+10:00These kinds of books are always so terrifying beca...These kinds of books are always so terrifying because I will surely be devastated. But I do think that these kinds of stories should be heard. Especially when they represent all those people who held on throughout it all. It's certainly heartbreaking, but I think in a sense, it can also be cathartic. I think that this is a book that I would definitely want to read.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-346215484089416831.post-31090498007679066962014-05-08T09:43:01.852+10:002014-05-08T09:43:01.852+10:00This sounds great! I haven't heard much about ...This sounds great! I haven't heard much about it, but every review I <i>have</i> read has been pretty positive, so that's a great sign! Definitely going to take everyone's advice and add it to my TBR! <br /><br />Thanks for sharing Kelly, and, as always, <b>brilliant</b> review! <3<br /><br />~ Zoe @ <a href="http://www.zoereads.org" rel="nofollow">The Infinite To-Read Shelf</a> Zoe N.https://www.blogger.com/profile/02112871793447447489noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-346215484089416831.post-35043530041336569152014-05-08T04:58:02.718+10:002014-05-08T04:58:02.718+10:00It is Jeann, but considering the devastating condi...It is Jeann, but considering the devastating conditions and dark place the Holocaust instills in people, it touches on the brutal aspects, but I felt it was more so of a story about hope and learning to survive. Diva Booknerdhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17808412083567644984noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-346215484089416831.post-10526720220276077272014-05-08T04:45:51.861+10:002014-05-08T04:45:51.861+10:00I haven't actually read Code Name Verity befor...I haven't actually read Code Name Verity before, must check it out. This is my first Holocaust book I've read and I must admit that I really don't know all that much about it either. The backstory was incredible, I found the premise of how the story came together really emotional.Diva Booknerdhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17808412083567644984noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-346215484089416831.post-37173197269796083312014-05-08T04:30:47.034+10:002014-05-08T04:30:47.034+10:00I think it might be an Australian only release at ...I think it might be an Australian only release at the moment, but I'll definitely find out for you. It's an Aussie only giveaway, sorry Dre bear. I wish I could offer international giveaway, but the postage is astronomical.Diva Booknerdhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17808412083567644984noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-346215484089416831.post-55885855395192514362014-05-08T04:20:00.519+10:002014-05-08T04:20:00.519+10:00I've been looking for this, it's not even ...I've been looking for this, it's not even on Amazon or TBD yet. Is your giveaway international? Reading your review makes me want to read this badly!Dre Wolfhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12883101727395650627noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-346215484089416831.post-59763395173734451542014-05-07T21:18:59.083+10:002014-05-07T21:18:59.083+10:00Woah, another Holocaust book, this sounds so heart...Woah, another Holocaust book, this sounds so heartbreaking. Thanks for posting your thoughts, Kelly!Jeann @ Happy Indulgencehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02080126376029467613noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-346215484089416831.post-43567755645090255842014-05-07T14:44:11.378+10:002014-05-07T14:44:11.378+10:00Yup, I'm pretty much 100% with you on this. I ...Yup, I'm pretty much 100% with you on this. I was a tiny bit bored, but I really like how her books aren't as depressing as, say, Code Name Verity (I will ALWAYS love CNV, but still...feels = destroyed). x) I love the backstory behind the book's idea too!CG @ Paper Furyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14954615708675952085noreply@blogger.com