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July 15,2025
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As many others, I was familiar with Night before reading this.

However, I was completely unaware of Elie Wiesel's other writing.

The two fictional works included in this book are truly remarkable.

They are both incredibly powerful, capable of tugging at the reader's heartstrings and making them reflect deeply on the human condition.

The writing is not only beautiful but also masterful, with Wiesel's words flowing seamlessly and painting vivid pictures in the reader's mind.

These works are not just ordinary reads; they are experiences that stay with you long after you have turned the last page.

They are well worth reading for anyone who has an interest in literature, history, or the power of the human spirit.

Wiesel's ability to tell stories that are both engaging and thought-provoking is a testament to his talent as a writer.

Reading these works has opened my eyes to the breadth and depth of Wiesel's literary contributions, and I look forward to exploring more of his writing in the future.

July 15,2025
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This book is truly remarkable!

So far, I have read "Night" and I am currently working on "Dawn". These books vividly depict the complex and often heart-wrenching bonds that people formed before and during their harrowing experiences in the concentration camps. They also show the bonds that unfortunately broke under the extreme circumstances.

I would highly recommend this book to anyone who has a genuine interest in learning about the harsh reality of life in concentration camps and the remarkable stories of survival within them. The plot is filled with numerous twists and turns, keeping the reader on the edge of their seat with suspense.

In conclusion, this was an absolutely awesome book that I thoroughly enjoyed. It offers a profound and thought-provoking look into a dark chapter of history, and I believe it has the power to touch the hearts and minds of many.
July 15,2025
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"Si tu sufrimiento salpica a los otros, a aquellos que te rodean, a aquellos que depositan en ti su razón de ser, mátalo, ahógalo. Si son los muertos los que lo producen, mátalos de nuevo, tantas veces como sea necesario para cortarles la lengua."



The trilogy of the night is divided into night, dawn, and day.


In the night, the protagonist tells us about his childhood and when he and his family were taken to the concentration camps and his experience in Auschwitz and Buchenwald.


In the dawn, he tells us about his experience in Palestine as part of the resistance and his terrorist activities.


In the night again, he lives in New York with his girlfriend and has a car accident.


The part of the night really impressed me a lot. We all know the horrors that were lived in the concentration camps, but to know more about the experience of the people, how they saw their realities and those of their acquaintances, the hunger and thirst they felt, as well as the cold and how they lost their humanity since each one looks out for himself and can even kill his own father for a piece of bread or a warm corner or water. It is really very sad, so much suffering caused by beings of the same species but full of evil.


In the dawn, it is pitiful how disoriented the protagonist is and how he doesn't know anyone and joins a terrorist group because they have the idea that the Jews will not let themselves be managed and stepped on again by others and one can see the aftermath that his experience in Poland and Germany left him at such a young age.


In the day, he is already a recognized journalist, he has his girlfriend but he is so broken inside and shows how those traumatic experiences destroy people. He is a dead being alive, only thinking about death and not finding joys in life, having no desire to live, not being able to move forward because his past is more overwhelming, the dead are stronger.


It is very sad but unfortunately this happened and it is real.
July 15,2025
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I don't understand why this is called a trilogy.

'Night' is a holocaust memoir, which vividly depicts the author's experiences during the Holocaust. 'Dawn' and 'Day' are fiction novels that focus on the lives of holocaust survivors.

'Night' was a good read, but to be honest, I had higher expectations. The memoir mainly centers around the author's struggle with his faith, which I can understand to some extent. However, it didn't grip me as much as other holocaust memoirs.

'Dawn' was a real chore to read. It tells the story of a young holocaust survivor who joins a Jewish underground movement in Palestine and is ordered to execute a British officer who has been taken hostage. The premise sounds interesting, but the execution falls flat.

It is filled with excessive philosophizing and mystic rhetoric, which I found rather off-putting. In fact, the protagonist's constant whining made me wish he would just end it all.

Let's not forget that his actions make him a terrorist. I have no sympathy for him or his cause.

After reading 'Dawn', I have no desire to pick up 'Day'. It has completely put me off this so-called trilogy.
July 15,2025
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The Night Trilogy by Elle Wiesel is an extremely gruesome account of the unimaginable suffering that he and his family endured during World War II. It was a time filled with death, loss, and torment. This period in history is one of the most nightmarish memories that will forever be etched in our minds and can never be forgotten. The Nazis, those cruel dictators, had no hesitation in killing innocent human beings. Every page in this book vividly shows the horrors of that time.

Young Elle Wiesel had to experience things that no other teenage boy should ever have to face. He and his family were just one of the countless numbers herded onto cattle cars and ushered towards their deaths. The showers of death, the never-ending starvation, beatings, and cruelty took the lives of so many people who had no idea what lay ahead.

As I read this book, it brought back memories that I wish I had never known about. Something so terrible that it should never have happened. But unfortunately, it did. It is a memory that no one can ever wash away. The smoke from the screaming and dying corpses in the "shower rooms" and the endless fears are truly terrifying to revisit. It is survivors like the writer who show the world what happened and remind us that it could happen again.

The Night Trilogy is a memoir that will always be remembered. It encompasses survival, loss, death, and so much more. The terrible days seemed to have no end. Even though so much time has passed, this book remains a gripping and well-written account. I highly recommend this Holocaust story to readers all over the world.
July 15,2025
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July 15,2025
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I've read and taught "Night" numerous times. It's a powerful and deeply moving work that has always had a profound impact on me. However, this was the first time I delved into "Dawn" and "Day".

Both of these books were equally excellent and well worth the time invested in reading them. The stories they tell are heavy and deal with some of the darkest aspects of the human experience.

It was a challenge to force myself to read these weighty tales back-to-back. After finishing one, there was a natural inclination to move on to something lighter, something that would provide a bit of relief from the emotional intensity.

But I persevered, and in doing so, I gained a deeper understanding and appreciation of Wiesel's body of work. These books are not just stories; they are a testament to the human spirit and a reminder of the importance of never forgetting the atrocities of the past.

Overall, it was a rewarding but also a difficult reading experience. I'm glad I took the time to explore these works and I look forward to sharing them with my students in the future.
July 15,2025
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I picked up this book - actually three books in one volume - for a book club.


"Night" is a book I'd been longing to read and had never gotten to, so I was happy to finally have a reason to pick it up. "Night" is Wiesel's harrowing true-life account of his time in the concentration camps. He was only 14 when he was sent to these prisons of torture and doom. How to describe "Night"? Heartbreaking. Sobering. Dark. As a Believer, it was incredibly sad to see the Jewish boy lose his faith. Not only did he lack a Messiah, but he also lacked the God of his tradition. I found that to be the most painful part of all.


"Dawn" was a novelization of Wiesel's introspection. I'm not entirely sure about what. I know he had a point, but I found the writing completely un-engaging and couldn't grasp the deeper meaning behind his narrative.


"Day", formerly entitled "The Accident", was more engaging, albeit somewhat rambling. I believe his point was: can someone who has suffered and survived deep atrocities have the right to happiness and a chance at life when so many others were denied that opportunity? There was love, pain, and guilt - the three prevailing emotions in this novel. Painful memories, pain of being misunderstood; love and its empathy and endless possibilities; and guilt for surviving suffering, as well as guilt for being tempted to love and to live life. The narrator wished he was dead because he didn't believe life had anything left to offer; but he felt guilty for feeling that way since he was one of the "lucky ones" who had in fact survived.


The question that came back to me over and over again was "What is life without God?" And I think the answer was amply portrayed in this trilogy - it is hopelessness. The "Night Trilogy" was a major eye-opener, as well as a sad record of one man's life of pain without meaning - likely up until the author's death. It made me reflect deeply on the importance of faith and the power of hope in the face of the most extreme hardships.
July 15,2025
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The first book in Nobel Peace Prize Winner Elie Wiesel's Night trilogy is an autobiographical account that offers a raw and unflinching look into his experiences during the Holocaust. It is a powerful and harrowing read that leaves a lasting impact on the reader.

The subsequent two books in the trilogy, Dawn and Day, draw on Wiesel's Holocaust experiences to craft two very different fictional explorations of life after the concentration camps. These stories are equally harrowing, with their visceral honesty and gorgeous prose that relays the unimaginable horrors that Wiesel and so many others endured.

Wiesel was a powerful advocate for human rights and his words continue to resonate today. In his Nobel Peace Prize Acceptance Speech, he said, "I swore never to be silent whenever and wherever human beings endure suffering and humiliation. We must always take sides. Neutrality helps the oppressor, never the victim. Silence encourages the tormentor, never the tormented." These words serve as a reminder of the importance of speaking out against injustice and standing up for those who are suffering.

My individual reviews of the Night trilogy can be found here: \\n  Night\\n (1956) · ★★★★★, \\n  Dawn\\n (1960) · ★★★½, \\n  Day\\n (1961) · ★★★★. Each book offers a unique perspective on the Holocaust and its aftermath, and together they form a powerful and important trilogy that should be read by anyone interested in understanding the human capacity for both good and evil.
July 15,2025
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I bought this copy at a concentration camp in Germany. The images Wiesel paints are deeply etched in my mind, as if in a hauntingly concrete setting.

The narrator in the novellas refers to himself as a storyteller, and the author is indeed a gifted one. This work aims to and successfully places a nightmare within a narrative that honors the victims while not forgetting to recognize the legitimacy and humanity of their terror. Somehow, Wiesel's writing seems to forge a shared memory between those who endured the suffering and us who can scarcely imagine what occurred. This results in a hazy style, with a few poignantly lucid scenes commandeering the plot. Undoubtedly, this is an important work that reveals the rawness of humanity at its most abhorrent, yet also shows glimmers of its finest.

It serves as a powerful reminder of the atrocities that took place and the importance of never forgetting. Wiesel's ability to convey such complex emotions and experiences through his writing is truly remarkable. This book is not only a work of literature but also a historical document that offers a unique perspective on one of the darkest periods in human history.
July 15,2025
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I had been meaning to read Night for ages.

It is a Nobel Prize for Literature winner, and I simply couldn't put it off any longer.

However, knowing that it was about Wiesel's experience during the Holocaust, it took me a while to actually get to it.

But I'm extremely glad that I did.

You might consider this an easy read in terms of the words and length.

However, the subject matter is very grim.

Wiesel describes his life as a teenager just before and during his imprisonment in several different Nazi concentration camps, up until liberation.

It's beyond my comprehension how anyone could survive what he went through.

Understandably, Wiesel questions life, God, his people's fate, and the reasons for living, but he finds no answers.

Dawn is a novel where the protagonist shares Wiesel's past as a Holocaust survivor.

He has been chosen to carry out an execution of retribution for the Zionist cause, and the entire book takes place during the overnight hours before the deed is to be done at dawn.

It provides excellent pondering and a further examination of the plight of the Jewish people and their future.

The Accident, later renamed Day, is a second novel also based on an experience of Wiesel.

He is hit by a taxi cab and ends up seriously injured in the hospital.

Once again, he questions life, death, relationships with the dead and the living, and what it takes to truly put the past behind.

I highly recommend reading all three books close together as the experiences and characters are closely related.

The total length is still equivalent to that of a single book, and each perspective helps one to ponder for oneself the magnitude of the disaster that World War II brought to so much of humanity.
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