What the Night Sings
Fiction | Novel | YA | Published in 2018
272
Novel • Fiction
Germany • 1940s
2018
YA
12-18 years
What the Night Sings by Vesper Stamper is a graphic novel that follows Gerta Rausch, a young Jewish Holocaust survivor, as she rebuilds her life after World War II. Orphaned and haunted by memories of concentration camps, she befriends Lev, another survivor. Through flashbacks, the story recounts their traumatic experiences and endurance, showcasing their resilience while they navigate love, identity, and faith in the postwar years. This book includes depictions of extreme violence and trauma.
Melancholic
Inspirational
Hopeful
Emotional
Mysterious
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Vesper Stamper's What the Night Sings is a compelling YA novel that combines beautiful illustrations with a poignant Holocaust narrative. Readers praise its emotional depth and the hopeful journey of its protagonist, Gerta. Some critics find the pacing uneven and wish for more character development. Overall, it is a powerful and evocative story.
A reader who would enjoy What the Night Sings by Vesper Stamper is likely captivated by historical fiction and coming-of-age narratives set during World War II. Fans of works like Art Spiegelman's Maus and Markus Zusak's The Book Thief will appreciate its poignant exploration of survival and identity.
2,660 ratings
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Mixed feelings
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272
Novel • Fiction
Germany • 1940s
2018
YA
12-18 years
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