rebec556's review against another edition
adventurous
dark
emotional
inspiring
reflective
sad
tense
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
5.0
cjdavey's review against another edition
challenging
dark
emotional
inspiring
sad
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.5
asmcentee's review against another edition
challenging
emotional
sad
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
3.5
greenej's review against another edition
2.0
Started out in a very promising way; although the horrific setting (from Auschwitz-Birkenau to a Stalinist concentration camp is painful to read about, the comparison of the two can be illuminating. But after a bit the novel's one-dimensionality makes you distrust the author's knowledge of the history and leaves the main characters less than compelling. There are far better and more powerful books out there on this topic--novels, histories, and memoirs. I recommend Into the Whirlwind by Yevgenia Ginzburg, for example.
katherine_hawk's review against another edition
inspiring
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
4.75
raegirl's review against another edition
emotional
inspiring
reflective
sad
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
5.0
halfpotato_halfcheese's review against another edition
2.0
Horrible history detailed within this novel, based on the true stories of Cilka. The circumstances she has found herself and the things which occurred are shocking, however the overall narrative was a little clumsy and I feel more could have been done to develop the different core characters along the way.
janetsu's review against another edition
4.5
amazing book - did not give 5 stars as the ending was a bit rushed (why was she allowed to leave? how is josie and her daughter? etc)
rva_reader's review against another edition
5.0
I loved the Tattooist of Auschwitz so I was excited to read this sequel. I was a little nervous how it would hold up to the first book but I think I actually liked it better. It’s fiction but based on a real person and it left such an impression on me. It’s a very sad topic but was handled beautifully. I love the author’s writing style and the way her stories unfold. She really makes you feel for the characters.
I received an advanced copy from Netgalley.
I received an advanced copy from Netgalley.
rva_reader's review against another edition
5.0
I loved the Tattooist of Auschwitz so I was excited to read this sequel. I was a little nervous how it would hold up to the first book but I think I actually liked it better. It’s fiction but based on a real person and it left such an impression on me. It’s a very sad topic but was handled beautifully. I love the author’s writing style and the way her stories unfold. She really makes you feel for the characters.
I received an advanced copy from Netgalley.
I received an advanced copy from Netgalley.