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Elie Wiesel

Night

Nonfiction | Autobiography / Memoir | Adult | Published in 1956

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Before You Read

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Super Short Summary

In Night by Elie Wiesel, a 15-year-old Jewish boy named Eliezer and his family are deported from their home in Hungary to Auschwitz-Birkenau and other concentration camps, where Eliezer endures immense suffering, the loss of his family, and profound spiritual turmoil during the Holocaust. The harrowing experiences detailed include violence, forced labor, starvation, and the death of loved ones within the camps.

Reviews & Readership

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Review Roundup

Elie Wiesel's Night is widely acclaimed for its powerful and haunting portrayal of the Holocaust, drawing praise for its raw honesty and emotional depth. Critics commend its concise, impactful prose, though some note its distressing content may be overwhelming for sensitive readers. Overall, the memoir is considered a crucial and compelling read.

Who should read this

Who Should Read Night?

Readers who appreciate Night by Elie Wiesel are typically those interested in Holocaust literature, memoirs of survival, and historical accounts of human endurance. They may also enjoy The Diary of a Young Girl by Anne Frank and Man's Search for Meaning by Viktor E. Frankl, as these works similarly explore profound human experiences during WWII.

RecommendedReading Age

14-18years

Lexile Level

570L

Book Details

Period

Holocaust

WWII / World War II

Topics

History: European

Education

Military / War

Themes

Values/Ideas: Loyalty & Betrayal

Genre

Education

Classic Fiction

Biography