Oh, this book hurts. It's painful to read, but impossible to set down. Wiesel does an amazing job of recapturing scenes from his time in Auschwitz, to the point where I had recurring nightmares for several weeks after reading this (in 9th grade, when I'd've liked to have thought I was less impressionable). It's not for the weak-stomached, but I'd recommend it to anyone. ( )

The most dramatic part about Wiesel's novel is the point of view from which it is told. Young Elie recalls his Holocaust experiences with events that make the event come alive through the text. Some sections of the book are harder to read through than others, but Wiesel does an outstanding job of portraying the terrors of Hitler's reign and the horrors of the extermination. The emotional yet sometimes shaky relationship between Elie and his father adds a unique demension to the book which not only evokes fear, but also confusion. Night deserves 5 stars because it portrays a time of death and murder in a way that teaches and informs readers of the atroscities committed by the infamous Nazi regime: a life changing piece of literature by a man who tries to change lives. ( )

A horribly sad and terrifying account of the Holocaust as seen from the eyes of a young boy, Elie Wiesel, a survivor. A story that must be retold, so history does not repeat itself. A must read for all high school students. ( )

I actually cried while I read this book. And I will read it again. ( )

A brutally honest first-hand telling of the author's terrifying experiences in the extermination camps during WWII. It was painful to read, but necessary, I think, for anyone trying to understand history and what happened during that time.

Mr. Wiesel was never shy in depicting his fear or his shame in going through the things that he did. He describes all with perfect candor in simple language.

Night is a slim volume that can be read in a day/evening. I highly recommend this powerful piece. ( )