One Eye Laughing, the Other Weeping: The Diary of Julie Weiss
One Eye Laughing, the Other Weeping: The Diary of Julie Weiss
Fiction | Autobiography / Memoir | YA | Published in 2000
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Fiction | Autobiography / Memoir | YA | Published in 2000246
Autobiography / Memoir • Fiction
Vienna, Austria • 1930s
2000
YA
10-14 years
Super Short Summary
One Eye Laughing, the Other Weeping: The Diary of Julie Weiss by Barry Denenberg is part of the Dear America series. It follows Julie Weiss, a young Jewish girl in 1938 Vienna, who documents her experiences and emotions in a diary as she navigates the challenges of rising anti-Semitism. Her diary reveals her journey toward safety and self-discovery.
Melancholic
Mysterious
Contemplative
Bittersweet
Emotional
Reviews & Readership
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Review Roundup
One Eye Laughing, the Other Weeping: The Diary of Julie Weiss by Barry Denenberg offers an engaging diary format that vividly depicts the harrowing journey of a young girl during the Holocaust. While praised for its emotional depth and historical accuracy, some critics note a lack of character development. Nonetheless, it serves as an impactful educational tool for young readers.
Who Should Read One Eye Laughing, the Other Weeping: The Diary of Julie Weiss?
A reader who would enjoy One Eye Laughing, the Other Weeping: The Diary of Julie Weiss by Barry Denenberg is likely interested in historical fiction, particularly concerning World War II and the Holocaust. Fans of The Diary of a Young Girl by Anne Frank or Number the Stars by Lois Lowry may also find this book appealing.
3,210 ratings
Loved it
Mixed feelings
Not a fan
246
Autobiography / Memoir • Fiction
Vienna, Austria • 1930s
2000
YA
10-14 years
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