Thoughts

Surprisingly enough, I would actually recommend this book to anyone interested in a good read or a novel about the Holocaust and its survivors. I was amazed at how horrible situations were and the extent that the Nazis went to in order to create a "perfect" society. This book is very well written, however the language is more inclined and the chapters so far have been very descriptive. One chapter may have numerous events, and another chapter may not. No matter how boring the chapter seems to be, the book becomes increasingly more enjoyable and interesting. Sophie so far has gone through a bunch of unthinkable situations that people only fear of. Through sickness, her rape, her constant fights with Nathan, her changes in her life, her grief, her loss of loved ones, Sophie is probably one of the strongest characters I have ever read about. It's fascinating to read how she reacts and copes with each obstacle and how her perception of the world never truly falters. It will be very intriguing to continue to read the book and eventually watch the 1930s movie that put Styron's words into a film, trying to capture the elegance and sophistication of the novel.