Incredible. Such an emotional read, it doesn't matter how much you know about the Holocaust whenever you read about somebody's experiences in the camps it defies comprehension, how could ordinary people suddenly switch gear and do these awful things? Elie Wiesel was taken to a camp when he was 15 yrs old, in this book he recalls in detail how his father and himself kept each other alive, how he battled to keep his faith and the insanity that was going on around him.

The writing is faultless, it starts off very basic, like it is written by a child, as the book progresses this reader suddenly realises the voice has changed, it has aged as Elie is forced to grow up. The incredible thing is that you don't notice this happening, you get so caught up in the horror. Elie's battles with his faith, constantly questioning God, the guilt when he has to think of himself makes this book stand out more than any other book I've read.

The book is finished with a collection of speeches by the man himself, it would have been one hell of an experience to witness him talk, he comes across as a powerful orator. This is the sort of book that should be read and discussed at school. If you've never read this then make sure you add it to your reading list.

Blog review: felcherman.wordpress.com/2019/02/02/night-by-elie-wiesel/