manalhamdi's review against another edition
5.0
This book is brilliant. From a story perspective the events unfold very nicely and at a perfect speed which is not easy to do as sometimes authors can make to story too slow or too fast. It s also very interesting from historical point of view. It helps understand a bit the mindset and conditions that allowed the growth of Nazi Germany. It also highlights some key ideas like how news and propaganda can shape the public opinion; all of which is still relevant in today's world. And of course presents many emotions like sadness, empathy, love, ego and compassion.
rrickman33's review against another edition
5.0
In Daughter of the Reich we follow Hetty, a daughter of a prominent SS officer in Nazi Germany. However, she has a secret, she is in love with a Jewish boy she grew up with. She dreams of becoming a doctor and marrying the love of her life but neither are allowed in this regime. Following her story was so interesting I haven’t read many books from this side of WWII before.
This book was so well written and so easy to read. I just loved Hetty, Walter, and Erna which made it even more fun to read. That ending though... someone please talk to me about it I'm unwell.
This book was so well written and so easy to read. I just loved Hetty, Walter, and Erna which made it even more fun to read. That ending though... someone please talk to me about it I'm unwell.
thebradking's review against another edition
5.0
[a:Louise Fein|19100471|Louise Fein|https://images.gr-assets.com/authors/1577908563p2/19100471.jpg]'s debut novel [b:Daughter of the Reich|50486889|Daughter of the Reich|Louise Fein|https://i.gr-assets.com/images/S/compressed.photo.goodreads.com/books/1588571353l/50486889._SX50_.jpg|70033353] is a heart-wrenching story about Hetty Heinrich, the daughter of a high-ranking Nazi officer. She's ready to be a loyal servant of the Reich until she encounters Walter, a Jewish friend from the past, who stirs dangerous feelings in her. From there, everything she once knew begins to crumble away as she comes face-to-face with the evil of her family and must decide who she will be.
So, what to say about the book: Her prose is tight and spectacular, and as a reader your propelled forward through the book. There aren't really any slow moments. I found myself skimming ahead during some of the more tense scenes to see how they would play out (I don't like unhappy surprises) before circling back again to enjoy the actual story :)
She also does a fantastic job of developing the main characters and using them as a way to examine the Nazi regime on a much more personal, intimate level. We all know the horrors that took place throughout the country, but seeing those play out in the background as the two main characters try desperately to move through (and escape) a world that is collapsing paints such a vivid collage.
And make sure you stick around until the end of the book so you can learn how Louise's search for her own family history inspired parts of this story. (Honestly, her family's history is as compelling as her novel.)
This is an absolute must read!
You can listen to Episode 54 with Louise Fein on The Downtown Writers Jam podcast. (And we delve quite a bit into her own family history!)
So, what to say about the book: Her prose is tight and spectacular, and as a reader your propelled forward through the book. There aren't really any slow moments. I found myself skimming ahead during some of the more tense scenes to see how they would play out (I don't like unhappy surprises) before circling back again to enjoy the actual story :)
She also does a fantastic job of developing the main characters and using them as a way to examine the Nazi regime on a much more personal, intimate level. We all know the horrors that took place throughout the country, but seeing those play out in the background as the two main characters try desperately to move through (and escape) a world that is collapsing paints such a vivid collage.
And make sure you stick around until the end of the book so you can learn how Louise's search for her own family history inspired parts of this story. (Honestly, her family's history is as compelling as her novel.)
This is an absolute must read!
You can listen to Episode 54 with Louise Fein on The Downtown Writers Jam podcast. (And we delve quite a bit into her own family history!)
hdemers's review against another edition
3.0
This book was very well written, although I did find it quite predictable. Nothing happened that I didn’t see coming and many of these storylines have been included in many other novels of this time period.
Due to this I was hesitant to keep going with it, but the narrator of the audiobook was excellent and definitely kept my attention. A few tears summed up the end
Due to this I was hesitant to keep going with it, but the narrator of the audiobook was excellent and definitely kept my attention. A few tears summed up the end
ksuazo94's review against another edition
challenging
dark
emotional
hopeful
reflective
sad
tense
slow-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
4.0
ahyggelibrary's review against another edition
5.0
A powerful read about prejudices, propaganda, and overcoming hate.
lauramilitaru's review against another edition
5.0
După ce am citit zeci de române din timpul celui de-al doilea război mondial, e greu să mă mai surprindă vreunul. Și totuși acesta a făcut-o. Am descoperit o altă latură a nazismului, sau, mai bine zis, nazismul privit din interior... prin ochii unei fete care-l admira și-l idolatriza pe Hitler.
O lectură dureros de realistă, bine documentată, cu o scriitură care mi-a plăcut și m-a emoționat.
"Secretele, ca un văl, flutură între noi. Nu se văd, dar tot formează o barieră."
Acest roman este dovada că iubirea îți deschide ochii, te face să vezi mai limpede totul, atât timp cât nu ignori semnalele evidente și nu alegi să te minți singur(ă).
O lectură dureros de realistă, bine documentată, cu o scriitură care mi-a plăcut și m-a emoționat.
"Secretele, ca un văl, flutură între noi. Nu se văd, dar tot formează o barieră."
Acest roman este dovada că iubirea îți deschide ochii, te face să vezi mai limpede totul, atât timp cât nu ignori semnalele evidente și nu alegi să te minți singur(ă).
daianadae's review against another edition
adventurous
emotional
funny
hopeful
informative
inspiring
mysterious
reflective
sad
tense
medium-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? Yes
5.0