Referát: The Book I read - Schindler’s List

The best one I have ever read was Schindler’s List, which I decided to read after I had watched film with of same name. Schindler’s Ark is the novel written by Australian author Thomas Keneally. This bestseller later renamed Schindler’s List was published in 1982 became internationally famous. In 1993 it was filmed by Steven Spielberg and it won 7 Oscars. It has an exciting story with interesting dialogues and plot. The author pays attention to details and in spite of the movie he describes also Schindler’s childhood and his after-war life. It is well-written, accurate story has great historic background. It is situated in German-occupied territories during the Second World War. The main character is Oscar Schindler, German businessman, who risked his life daily during the war and using his charm and influence tried to save as many Polish Jews as possible.