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| Title | : | The Paul Street Boys |
| Author | : | Ferenc Molnár |
| Book Format | : | Paperback |
| Book Edition | : | Anniversary Edition |
| Pages | : | Pages: 208 pages |
| Published | : | 1998 by Corvina (first published 1906) |
| Categories | : | Classics. Fiction. European Literature. Hungarian Literature. Childrens |
Ferenc Molnár
Paperback | Pages: 208 pages Rating: 4.15 | 10772 Users | 381 Reviews
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Also available on the WondrousBooks blog.I think that my age is above the target group of this book, but that surely did not stop me from enjoying it. To a certain degree. That is, knowing beforehand that it’s a children’s book, I was a bit shocked by the ending.
However, the style of the author as well as the setting and topic are lovely. The atmosphere is very consuming and the entire book can be finished in one reading, easily.
I was not aware of how old The Paul Street Boys actually is, and yet it did not strike me as such. It could have been set in any given time period and it would not have mattered. Because this is a book about values and values do not have an era.
It was a lot more than I expected to read – meant for children and yet able to speak to grown ups as well, because the ideas of courage, leadership and dedication will never get old and that is what this book is about. The characters all have their childish treats, yet they all possess a set of values which can be envied. Or maybe that is exactly what the author was trying to say, that in children we can find things that we ourselves have lost growing up. There were, of course, negative characters, and even they had dignity and honor.
The language was mesmerizing. The author paid attention to so many tiny details, the entire picture he presented to the reader was so intricate and delicate, I was truly delighted by his style. Not having experienced the 20th century Hungary, for obvious reasons, I still did not have any problems imagining the world of the little characters.
Overall, a lovely read, despite the sad ending. I don’t feel like going into that, but be prepared for it.
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| Original Title: | A Pál utcai fiúk |
| ISBN: | 9631345343 (ISBN13: 9789631345346) |
| Edition Language: | English |
| Setting: | Budapest(Hungary) |
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Ratings: 4.15 From 10772 Users | 381 ReviewsCriticism Containing Books The Paul Street Boys
I remember crying while I was reading this book as a child.A compulsory read in elementary school, yet full of violence, hatred and even death. As an adult, I look at this book differently than when I had to read it as a child. Reading it now, I would say it's an okay book. reading it back then, I didn't understand why we had to read it. I still don't understand why children have to read it. It's not for children.
My hungarian teacher told me to read this book. I really didn't want to. But I had to. So, reluctantly, I started reading it two days before the deadline. I wanted to hate it, but as I continued reading, to my surprise, I started getting attached to the characters. This book taught me to never say anything bad about a book before I've given it a proper chance. It's a lovely story about friendship and what it means to protect and fight for the things you love.
one of the best book in my life.
I cry at tne end. So sad! I think it is too sad for a child, but the point that its teching is have an reponsebility for every think what we do,say,take...
It is about the borderline between childhood and adulthood. Sooo bittersweet. I guess, not everyone liked it because of the end of it and how children/almost adults can be offensive and rude among each other. In my opinion it is some kind of little society story with some leftover kindness of a childhood.
This book is a Hungarian classic, and I read it mainly as part of my acquaintance with the Hungarian culture. It is intended for kids, so I cannot rate it higher. However, I still found it interesting to read: Ferenc Molnar's astute observations about the kids' behavior made me chuckle. Without spoilers, I can say that I am not very pleased with how the plot went. This is precisely the type of literature that inspired millions of schoolkids at the dawn of the XX century to go fight and die at
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