Q1.
contrast new /old world Europe/Australia
lighter moments from the present part
main character from the other side of the world, helps reader identify with the book
Q2.
general opinion not too graphic, could have been worse.
Made it real & had an impact, made reader appreciate what we have
Q3
Infiqya - interesting, fascinating information, interesting way to learn history, makes you look things up in the dictionary
More tolerant of other cultures.
People of the Book, phrase for both Jews & Muslims that follow bible/Koran
Q4
in general no.
Q5
Yes it was an unusual relationship - bit extreme maybe.
Comment made that it was surprising that Hanna didn't make more effort to find her father when she was younger, often teenagers will do this as part of asserting their own identity
Q6
Q7
Book about hiding, everyone seemed to have something to hide; rabbi, chief censor,
survival e.g. the book and Jews, Sarajevo
Book drawn by a Muslim, using Christian imagery for a Jew.
Q8
yes. weak.
Q9
Because he was a Jew, difference of a opinion on whether it was it conscious or unconscious?
Q10
yes and no
Q11
Most didn't have a favourite character
Q12
Rating out of five, an average of 3.7.
4,4,4,4,3,4,3,3,4,4,4
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