100 pages • 3 hours read
Elie WieselNight
Nonfiction | Autobiography / Memoir | Adult | Published in 1956A modern alternative to SparkNotes and CliffsNotes, SuperSummary offers high-quality Study Guides with detailed chapter summaries and analysis of major themes, characters, and more. For select classroom titles, we also provide Teaching Guides with discussion and quiz questions to prompt student engagement.
Before You Read
Super Short Summary
In Night by Elie Wiesel, a 15-year-old Jewish boy named Eliezer and his family are deported from their home in Hungary to Auschwitz-Birkenau and other concentration camps, where Eliezer endures immense suffering, the loss of his family, and profound spiritual turmoil during the Holocaust. The harrowing experiences detailed include violence, forced labor, starvation, and the death of loved ones within the camps.
Reviews & Readership
Review Roundup
Elie Wiesel's Night is widely acclaimed for its powerful and haunting portrayal of the Holocaust, drawing praise for its raw honesty and emotional depth. Critics commend its concise, impactful prose, though some note its distressing content may be overwhelming for sensitive readers. Overall, the memoir is considered a crucial and compelling read.
Who Should Read Night?
Readers who appreciate Night by Elie Wiesel are typically those interested in Holocaust literature, memoirs of survival, and historical accounts of human endurance. They may also enjoy The Diary of a Young Girl by Anne Frank and Man's Search for Meaning by Viktor E. Frankl, as these works similarly explore profound human experiences during WWII.
RecommendedReading Age
14-18yearsLexile Level
570LBook Details
Holocaust
WWII / World War II
History: European
Values/Ideas: Loyalty & Betrayal