The Reader
When he falls ill on his way home from school, 15 year-old Michael Berg is rescued by Hanna, a woman twice his age. The two begin an unexpected and passionate affair only for Hanna to suddenly and inexplicably disappear. Eight years later, Michael, now a young law student observing Nazi war trials, meets his former lover again, under very different circumstances. Hanna is on trial for a hideous crime, and as she refuses to defend herself, Michael gradually realizes his boyhood love may be guarding a secret she considers to be more shameful than murder.
4 Stars - I gobbled this book up on a single plane ride from Greece to America (Yes, the airplane food IS that bad). Kidding. ANYWAY, though this book is a little tragic and frustrating, it effectively allows you to form your own opinion about who is 'the bad guy' and who is 'the good guy'. This is definitely not for kids... because of the contents, but the story is interesting and easy to follow. Also, the main character is very believable.
The Final Verdict: A Good Quick Read
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