“The Diary of Anne Frank”. What a beautiful and sad story.
I’m just starting to read books. The first was The Bible, the second “Perfume” by Patrick Süskind, and the third “Jane Eyre” by Charlotte Brontë.
I think no matter how many books I read in the future, this one will remain my favorite, especially because of the context. I often think about and am interested in World War II, all those lives destroyed, people massacred, and all that sadness…
Reading this incredible diary, full of emotion, knowing it’s a true story… I was sad throughout, it’s heartbreaking.
Knowing that Anne didn’t survive, that the Nazis managed to kill a child full of hope and cheerfulness… it breaks the heart.
Of course, she wasn’t the only one who died in that war, others continue to die like this in the world today, but being placed in “Kitty’s” shoes, knowing every thought and emotion of this young girl, that’s what makes it so sad…
I love humanity, and it really puts things into perspective, even when already aware of the world’s misery and cruelty.
Rest in peace, Anne.
by Emmanuel_336
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I’m glad you liked it. I also found it a very sad book, partly because she died but I knew that going in; I found it sad because of how abruptly it ends and you as the reader *know* why it ends so suddenly. It’s very sad and remarkably powerful.
Books like Anne Frank are also beautiful evidence of the way most humans understand history and emotions. You could read a book on WWII that says 60 million people died and there will be no strong reaction. It’s an overwhelming number and hard to comprehend. You know rationally that it is very sad, but emotionally there’s no connection. When reading books like Anne Frank, however, or fictional stories like *All Quiet on the Western Front*, we are put into situations that evoke empathy. It’s incredibly powerful.
>I think no matter how many books I read in the future, this one will remain my favorite
That’s a bold statement four books into your journey! Keep reading and keep being curious.