caitiwillis's review against another edition
4.0
Heartbreaking and provoking
I know historical fiction isn’t for everyone, but everyone needs to read at least one book about the holocaust. There is no way to call a story about this era “good”, but the way it was written was so authentic and heart wrenching. We can never even dream of putting ourselves in these brave souls shoes, but boy is it an incredible reminder of how good we have it. My momma heart really struggled through much of this book, but I am so grateful that I took the time to read it and I highly recommend others do too.
I know historical fiction isn’t for everyone, but everyone needs to read at least one book about the holocaust. There is no way to call a story about this era “good”, but the way it was written was so authentic and heart wrenching. We can never even dream of putting ourselves in these brave souls shoes, but boy is it an incredible reminder of how good we have it. My momma heart really struggled through much of this book, but I am so grateful that I took the time to read it and I highly recommend others do too.
abbysnailll's review
challenging
dark
emotional
inspiring
reflective
sad
tense
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
5.0
Content Warnings
Graphic: Antisemitism, Child abuse, Grief, Murder, Death, Genocide, Hate crime, Child death, Classism, Medical trauma, Police brutality, and Violence
becsa's review
challenging
dark
emotional
hopeful
inspiring
reflective
sad
tense
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
5.0
adavi1324's review against another edition
emotional
hopeful
inspiring
sad
tense
slow-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
5.0
hayboys_girl's review
challenging
dark
emotional
sad
tense
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
5.0
sabjad26's review against another edition
dark
inspiring
reflective
sad
slow-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
4.0
madisonbeggan's review against another edition
challenging
dark
emotional
inspiring
sad
tense
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
5.0
ambercolangelo's review
challenging
dark
emotional
sad
tense
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
4.5
heva863's review against another edition
5.0
Amazing book, had a good cry! Brilliant love story and story of overcoming the worst circumstances with the bonds of sisterhood and love