The Boy in the Striped Pajamas

By: John Boyne

Narrated by: Michael Maloney

Length: 4 hrs and 57 mins

Publisher's summary

The story of The Boy in the Striped Pajamas is very difficult to describe. Usually we give some information about the audiobook, but in this case we think that would spoil the listening. We think it's important that you start to listen without knowing what it is about.

If you do start to listen, you will go on a journey with a nine-year-old boy named Bruno. (Though this isn't a story for nine-year-olds.) And sooner or later, you will arrive with Bruno at the fence.

Fences like this exist all over the world. We hope that you never have to encounter such a fence.

©2006 John Boyne (P)2006 Random House Inc. Listening Library, an imprint of the Random House Audio Publishing Group

Critic reviews

"His combination of strong characterization and simple, honest narrative make this powerful and memorable tale a unique addition to Holocaust literature." (School Library Journal

Lynda

It is so important to the enjoyment of this book to know nothing of it's content before hand. The story unfolds through the innocence of nine year old Bruno and comes to it's predictable, but still stunning conclusion with a gut wrenching punch. This book should be a must read for every high school English class. Certainly appropriate for adults as well, please, read this book.

Impactful

This is a unique view of the Holocaust. We have to remember & teach about this event to make sure it isn’t repeated.

Wonderful book for all age readers

Thought provoking book. Listened to it in one setting....couldn’t stop listening. Wonderful narrator. There is a lesson here to never think
that you or your nation is superior to anyone, ever!

What an amazing story line

This book was absolutely amazing! This was by far my favorite book. It’s amazing how the author brings in all the emotions in the story.

Great story with a terrific narrator

I loved this book and the narrator makes the story. I have been recommending this to everyone who will listen. Get this now. You won't regret it.

Good Book to Introduce the Holocaust Tweens

My daughter selected
this book to read for summer reading for school. I also read it, so I would know what it was about and be able to discuss it with her. This subject is new to her, so she was basically looking at it from Bruno's innocent viewpoint. She was not able to "connect the dots" on some of the events in the book. I plan to talk with her to explain what happened. It is a good platform to get the conversation going. She will be studying the Holocaust in school this year and visiting the museum in DC. This book and our conversation will give her a good foundation on the subject. I appreciate that the book did not go into much of the terrible details of things that took place at this time in history. I, as a parent, can give her the details I feel appropriate for her age. Great Book!

Wonderful bookk with a powerful message.

Would you listen to The Boy in the Striped Pajamas again? Why?

Everyone should read this book. It is very well written, provocative (in a good sense) and powerful. The author has a clear sense of purpose which makes the

What other book might you compare The Boy in the Striped Pajamas to and why?

Nothing else like it.

What about Michael Maloney’s performance did you like?

Easy voice to listen too.

WHAT A READ!!! AWESOME!!!!

easily one of the best stories I've ever read. I'm glad I didn't watch the movie because the book did it all. there are moments in this book where you know what's about to happen and it makes it more intense because it almost feels as if the author prolonged it deliberately. I definitely recommend this book to any and all who have even the smallest interest in it. you won't be disappointed ✌🏾

Very well written realistic Novel!

I really like the way this author puts the story behind the eyes of this little boy. I couldn’t put it down!

Heart wrenching

Excellent book- you feel the emotions of Bruno and you can’t help but think like a 9 year old! His painting of a parallel life to Shmuel is uncanny. The ending is so powerful, unexpected. Great book!