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The Diary of a Young Girl
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Book Brief
283
Autobiography / Memoir • Nonfiction
Amsterdam, the Netherlands • 1940s
1947
YA
12+ years
Super Short Summary
The Diary of a Young Girl by Anne Frank is a collection of journal entries by a thirteen-year-old Jewish girl who, along with her family and others, hides in an annex in Nazi-occupied Amsterdam for two years. Anne documents her experiences, relationships, and reflections during this time until their eventual arrest in 1944. The book covers topics including the Holocaust, historical trauma, and persecution.
Melancholic
Inspirational
Hopeful
Contemplative
Emotional
Reviews & Readership
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Anne Frank's The Diary of a Young Girl offers an intimate and poignant glimpse into the life of a Jewish teenager during WWII. Praised for its raw honesty and emotional depth, it humanizes historical tragedy. Some readers, however, find its episodic nature challenging. This timeless work remains essential for its powerful and personal portrayal of resilience.
Who Should Read The Diary of a Young Girl?
A reader who would enjoy The Diary of a Young Girl by Anne Frank is typically interested in World War II history, personal narratives, and coming-of-age stories. Similar to readers of The Book Thief by Markus Zusak and Night by Elie Wiesel, they appreciate poignant, firsthand accounts that explore the human spirit under adversity.
3,853,519 ratings
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Mixed feelings
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283
Autobiography / Memoir • Nonfiction
Amsterdam, the Netherlands • 1940s
1947
YA
12+ years
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