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A review by bill369
Peníze od Hitlera by Radka Denemarková
dark
emotional
informative
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
5.0
I borrowed this book because it won magnesia litera in 2007.
The book is about heavily traumatised Gita Lauschman, who tries to clear her family's name and get some peace. I've read about her small victories and grew so close to her. I care about her and adore her, mainly because she never gives up and always tries her best. In this way, she's an inspiration. Although, she does have flaws which make her believable and more relatable.
What happened with Germans in Czechoslovakia after the second world war? Nothing pretty. This book talks about an essential and often neglected part of our history. With beautiful writing, the author manages to capture a wide emotional range of the characters while telling this heart-touching story.
Page 116, it's never volountary.
Odejít dobrovolně, říká se. Nikdy to není dobrovolné. Člověk je donucen zjevnými i skrytými proudy, které vytvarují a vymelou břehy takového činu. Proudy vnějších okolností. Vnitřních trýzní. Je postrkován a doplaven k poslednímu.
Page 200, they don't care.
Druzí se o nás nezajímají. Dokud je k tomu sami nedonutíme.
Page 208, I won't forgive and forget!
Nikdy mu neodpustím. Nikdy ti, starosto, neodpustím. Ještě nevíš, že to je nejhorší, co tě může v životě potkat. Nepřej si, aby ti ještě někdo neodpustil tak, jak ti neodpouštím já. Nikdy ti neodpustím. Vrahům neodpouštím. Lidem, kteří zvednou ruku a vědomě lžou, neodpouštím. Lidem, kteří drží v ruce kudlu a vráží ji s rozkoší do živých zad, neodpouštím. Lidem, kteří skotačením a zpěvem odvádějí od té ruky pozornost neodpouštím. Jakmile člověk odpustí, spolčí se s nimi.
Page 210, there's still hope.
I kdybych stála sama proti celému světu, neschopna pohybu, zamotaná v pavučinách, dokud budu žít, tak to nevzdám. Dokud žiju, je přece naděje.
Page 220, you good?
„Jste v pořádku?“ Ne, nejsem. „Ano“ „Nepotřebujete pomoc?“ Potřebuju a hned. „Ne. Děkuju.“
Page 230, the final a throughout the book repeating sentence.
Hlavně se udržet v lati, nezkolabovat, neječet.
The ending made me sad. I wish Gita had more time when she finally started to get better. I dream of her being happier for a bit longer. Gita deserved so much more. I really want to give her a big hug.
Fabulous book! The writing, story, characters. I loved it so so much. The books that make you laugh at times and cry at others are the best.
The book is about heavily traumatised Gita Lauschman, who tries to clear her family's name and get some peace. I've read about her small victories and grew so close to her. I care about her and adore her, mainly because she never gives up and always tries her best. In this way, she's an inspiration. Although, she does have flaws which make her believable and more relatable.
What happened with Germans in Czechoslovakia after the second world war? Nothing pretty. This book talks about an essential and often neglected part of our history. With beautiful writing, the author manages to capture a wide emotional range of the characters while telling this heart-touching story.
Page 116, it's never volountary.
Page 200, they don't care.
Druzí se o nás nezajímají. Dokud je k tomu sami nedonutíme.
Page 208, I won't forgive and forget!
Page 210, there's still hope.
I kdybych stála sama proti celému světu, neschopna pohybu, zamotaná v pavučinách, dokud budu žít, tak to nevzdám. Dokud žiju, je přece naděje.
Page 220, you good?
„Jste v pořádku?“ Ne, nejsem. „Ano“ „Nepotřebujete pomoc?“ Potřebuju a hned. „Ne. Děkuju.“
Page 230, the final a throughout the book repeating sentence.
Hlavně se udržet v lati, nezkolabovat, neječet.
The ending made me sad. I wish Gita had more time when she finally started to get better. I dream of her being happier for a bit longer. Gita deserved so much more. I really want to give her a big hug.
Fabulous book! The writing, story, characters. I loved it so so much. The books that make you laugh at times and cry at others are the best.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Child death, Death, Racial slurs, Rape, Torture, Xenophobia, Antisemitism, Death of parent, and Murder
Moderate: Suicide, Pregnancy, and Alcohol
Minor: Body horror, Infertility, Forced institutionalization, Medical content, Dementia, and War