AHHHHHHH
This is so good.

I can't express how amazing this is. It's like a burst of pure joy and excitement. Every moment of it is filled with wonder and delight.

It makes my heart race and my spirit soar. I find myself completely immersed in this wonderful experience, unable to break free.

It's as if time has stopped and I'm just lost in the beauty and goodness of it all.

I truly hope that this feeling lasts forever and that I can always have such amazing moments in my life.

This is something that I will cherish and remember for a very long time.

It's a gift that I'm so grateful to have received.

AHHHHHHHH

3 and 1/2 stars

This particular work is a novella that is sometimes presented as part of a trilogy along with the nonfictional Night. There is a clear relevance here, as Wiesel himself mentions in the introduction of this book that he envisioned what could have occurred if, after his harrowing Holocaust experiences, he had been recruited to become a terrorist in Palestine. While I didn't find this novella to have the same profound impact as the memoir Night, it still holds significance. It delves into the mind of the kind of young person who might be driven to become a murderer for a cause and explores the toll that such a path would exact on his psyche. What really stood out for me were the mystical elements present throughout the story and some truly beautiful lines that added a touch of elegance and depth. Overall, it's a thought-provoking read that offers a unique perspective on the consequences of extremism.

Dawn was distinct from Night. Dawn was a work of fiction, while Night was a memoir.

Dawn had the power to make me deeply reflect on life's choices and their implications from a moral and philosophic vantage point. It made me question the nature of right and wrong, and how our decisions shape our lives.

On the other hand, Night was a highly emotional odyssey. It took me through the raw and intense emotions of the author's experiences, making me feel as if I was right there with them.

On the surface, they seemed so dissimilar that it was difficult to conceive of them as being related or as one following the other. However, when you look deeper, you can see that Dawn evolves from Night. The experiences and emotions in Night serve as the foundation for the fictional exploration in Dawn.

They are two sides of the same coin, each offering a unique perspective on life and the human condition.

Wow! I did not know this was a fictional story until I picked it up.

But I truly loved what the author did. He asked some extremely BIG "what if" questions.

Surprisingly, these questions are still relevant all over the world, which is quite sad.

The author is an amazing writer, a true genius. He has the ability to make us think of things that we could never have imagined on our own.

He shares with us his experience in "Night" and then poses the thought-provoking question: what if it got even worse with "Dawn"?

I find it almost impossible to imagine what the "Day" will bring.

This kind of exploration of the unknown and the what-ifs really makes the story captivating and engaging. It forces us to confront our own fears and uncertainties and makes us think deeply about the world around us.

The author's talent for creating such a powerful and thought-provoking narrative is truly remarkable.

It is no wonder that his work has had such a lasting impact on readers everywhere.

I look forward to seeing what other amazing stories he has in store for us in the future.

This fictional novel had an astonishingly realistic feel, far surpassing that of reading a biography of a man.

The author artfully infused his feelings, thoughts, and emotions regarding death into a story that, despite being fictional, seemed incredibly real as one delved into its pages.

It was as if the reader was living through those experiences themselves.

For a man to envision himself from the perspective of a killer and describe what it feels like to take a life is truly remarkable.

It solidifies how a person might feel for the remainder of their living days after such an act.

I offer my applause to Elie Wiesel for his courage in expressing his thoughts into spoken words.

These thoughts are strikingly similar to what our own might be when confronted with an ethical dilemma such as killing a man, should we ever find ourselves in such a situation.

I also commend the author for placing such a significant emphasis on death within a mere 81 pages, all presented within the span of one night.

It is a testament to his skill as a writer that he can convey such powerful and complex themes in a relatively short space.

The novel leaves a lasting impression on the reader, making them reflect on the profound nature of life, death, and morality.

This book wasn't really what I had expected.

As it is the second in the Night trilogy, I thought it would be a continuation of that nonfiction story about Wiesel's life.

However, it turned out to be a fictional account about Elisha, a Holocaust survivor who is fighting against British control in Palestine.

At dawn, another Israeli fighter is to be hanged, and Elisha is tasked with killing an English prisoner.

I don't think this book has the same power or importance as Night.

Night is a profound and impactful read that I would highly recommend.

This one, while still enjoyable, doesn't quite have the same value.

It almost seems like a "what if" continuation of Night, imagining what might have happened if Wiesel's life had taken a different path.

Most of the book consists of Elisha's musings and philosophical thoughts about his past and future actions.

The writing and translation are absolutely beautiful.

It has the same lyrical quality as Night, which draws the reader in.

The story is also quite fascinating, focusing on Elisha's guilt and his attempts to justify the murder he is about to commit.

There are parallels between Elisha's experiences in the camps and those of John Dawson under the Israeli fighters.

The story takes place over one night as Elisha struggles with his conscience.

I found it to be a captivating exploration of trauma, manipulation, and how people can be led down the path of terrorism.

What I particularly liked was that it focused solely on Elisha and the single atrocity he is about to commit, rather than on the British or their actions.

Elisha tries to justify it to himself, but it never felt like Wiesel was doing the same.

It was a great character study.

In conclusion, it was another great read.

I love Wiesel's prose, and while the story didn't have the same impact on me as Night, it is still very much worth reading if you enjoyed the first book.

I will definitely finish the trilogy at some point, but I don't feel an urgent need to read the last book right away.

DAWN is an interesting companion piece to NIGHT,

even if it wasn't necessarily intended to be.

However, given their titles, one can't help but think there is some correlation.

Elie Wiesel once again presents a stark and direct style.

His incorporation of supernatural elements, whether imagined or real, is at times confusing but especially powerful.

It is truly a rare literary phenomenon to see Jews "on the other side of the gun."

This is a coming-of-age story of a slightly different sort that might even teach you a little history.

DAWN offers a unique perspective and delves into themes that are both thought-provoking and emotionally charged.

It challenges the reader to confront the harsh realities of war and its impact on individuals.

Wiesel's writing is a testament to his ability to bring these complex issues to life and make them accessible to a wide audience.

Overall, DAWN is a must-read for anyone interested in Holocaust literature or simply a good story that will leave a lasting impression.

"Night" by Elie Wiesel is a book that I remember so well that it seems as if I read it yesterday. It impressed me and influenced me so much that I could hardly write a review for it. Elie Wiesel is among the writers who extremely successfully convey their inner struggles and sufferings on paper. Their thoughts, divisions. He manages to convey emotions and the reader cannot remain indifferent.

In "Dawn", I saw the same Elie Wiesel. And although this second part did not manage to influence me as emotionally, it made me think about many things while reading it. Wiesel, in his typical style, through philosophy, shows the inner world of an 18-year-old boy who in one night has to turn into a killer.

In this book, we get to know Elisha, who the next day will have to obey the orders and execute Captain John Dawson. Having survived Buchenwald, Elisha knows very well: he who commits a murder in the name of some political ideal loses his human essence. And yet the Zionist group to which he belongs is ready for any sacrifices in the name of Israel.

"Dawn" takes us to the moment when Elisha is most divided and struggles with what he has to do. The whole night he prepares to carry out the death sentence. He returns to the past, the dead appear to him, he talks to them, asks them for advice. He knows that after the sun rises in the sky, he will no longer be the same person and perhaps all the time he is seeking some kind of comfort, justification for what he will do.

We remember how in "Night" the Germans persecute the Jews, execute them without asking questions, we remember the camps and the horror. And now Elisha falls on the other side - he will have to take a life. Now he doesn't have to ask questions. Now he just has to kill one of his enemies. But is he ready to do it?

With this book, Elie Wiesel shows us vividly the "transformation" of a human soul and tells us: "There may be times when we cannot prevent injustice, but there should never be times when we do not protest against it."

And although "Dawn" did not touch me as much as "Night" managed to do, I recommend it to you because while reading it makes you think about humanity, about its past, even about its future. I will gladly immerse myself in the third part of the trilogy "Day", which will soon appear in Bulgarian.

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Elie Wiesel, a world-renowned and highly honored Jewish writer and political activist, was born in Romania in 1928. He was not without his share of criticism at times. His first work of fiction, the novella "Dawn", was published in 1960. It, along with his famous memoir "Night" (1958, which detailed his experiences in Auschwitz and Buchenwald concentration camps in 1944 - 1945) and his next fictional work, "Day" (1961), appears in "The Night Trilogy". Sadly, Wiesel passed away in 2016.

The "Night Trilogy" edition of "Dawn" that I read has a preface from 2006. In it, Wiesel writes about his desire to explore questions such as how to disarm evil and abolish death as a means to an end, how to break the cycle of violence and rage, whether terror can coexist with justice, and if hate can engender anything but hate. The short novel, less than eighty pages long, is a first-person narrative of Elisha, an eighteen-year-old Jewish boy who survived the death camps and has been recruited to Palestine to fight in a terrorist organization. The aim of this organization is to force the British out as a step towards the creation of the Zionist state.
The story is told powerfully and is very foreboding. At one point, I wrote "magical realism?" on a page, but then immediately changed it to "mystical realism". Indeed, there are many references to the narrator's mystical beliefs and experiences. Elisha draws us into his disturbing and perhaps crazy dreamworld. The story races to its conclusion much like a dark, ominous thunderstorm descends from a hot summer sky.

A slim, yet incredibly powerful book awaits the reader. It is almost like a play, confined to a limited setting (apart from the flashbacks that add depth and context). At its core, it tells the story of an eighteen-year-old Holocaust survivor who has become a Zionist terrorist. Pledged to execute a British Soldier as a reprisal for a Jewish political execution, he finds himself in a turmoil. Over the long, tense night that precedes the fateful dawn when he is supposed to carry out the deed, he wrestles with his personal and cultural history.

The book is not only a gripping tale of revenge and moral dilemma but also a lyrical and thought-provoking exploration of the human psyche. It delves deep into the survivor's emotions, his traumas, and his unwavering commitment to a cause. As the night progresses, we see his internal struggle unfold, and we are left to question our own beliefs and values.

This book is a must-read for anyone interested in history, politics, and the human condition. It will leave you with a lasting impression and a newfound understanding of the complex issues surrounding the Holocaust and the Israeli-Palestinian conflict.

This wasn't precisely the same as the first book.

It only presented one part, and I just discovered that it's fictional.

I wouldn't claim that I concur with the beliefs of Elisha.

However, his feelings and thoughts have been written in a detailed and elaborate manner.

It holds a deeper significance.

It pertains to the act of killing our fellow human beings, the excuses we employ to rationalize it, be they political or religious, or merely due to our hatred for the other person.

The writer has successfully expounded upon the dilemmas of 18-year-old Elisha, who is set to become an executioner at dawn.

We can clearly see the turmoil and confusion within him as he grapples with this morally complex situation.

The story makes us reflect on the nature of violence and the justifications we often give for it in our society.

It forces us to question whether there can ever be a truly justifiable reason for taking someone's life.

Overall, it's a thought-provoking piece that leaves a lasting impression.

I wouldn't have enjoyed this as much without reading Night first - even though it's not a sequel.

Night is a powerful and poignant memoir that delves deep into the horrors of the Holocaust. It provides a vivid and harrowing account of the experiences of Elie Wiesel and his fellow prisoners.

By reading Night first, I was able to gain a better understanding of the historical context and the emotional turmoil that the characters in this other work might be facing.

The themes of survival, hope, and the human spirit in the face of adversity are explored in both Night and this related piece.

Reading Night first enhanced my appreciation for the subtleties and nuances in this new work. It allowed me to empathize more deeply with the characters and their struggles.

Even though it's not a direct sequel, the connection between the two works is undeniable.

Overall, I'm grateful that I read Night first, as it has enriched my reading experience of this other piece.