In "The Boy in the Striped Pajamas," the story takes place in a time long past, emphasizing the historical context of World War II and the Holocaust. The narrative reflects on the horrors and the innocence lost during that period, highlighting the differences and the tragic realities faced by people during that era.
All this, of course, happened a long time ago, and could never happen again. Today, no. - book: The Boy in the Striped Pajamas - author: John Boyne