Why make an American journalist the CENTRAL character in a story about the atrocities of the nazis? I personally find that outrageous to the point of being offensive. I mean, the ignorance. The arrogance. Dwelling more on an American journalists diaries getting through customs than the Battle of Britain? Spare me, and shame on you.
Also, even as a barely history fan - the target audience for this thing further enhances my belief that the younger generation are profoundly, wilfully ignorant. How can something about the most extraordinary, harrowing period in modern history feel as though it's been made for children? Just bizarre.
I suppose it probably functions well as an introduction - and some interesting insights, but absolutely nothing new and shamefully watered-down and Americanised.
Also, even as a barely history fan - the target audience for this thing further enhances my belief that the younger generation are profoundly, wilfully ignorant. How can something about the most extraordinary, harrowing period in modern history feel as though it's been made for children? Just bizarre.
I suppose it probably functions well as an introduction - and some interesting insights, but absolutely nothing new and shamefully watered-down and Americanised.
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