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the_true_monroe's review against another edition
emotional
hopeful
inspiring
reflective
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
It is rare that a book actually slams me with a wave of emotion. This book sure did that and more. I added it as a favorite before the epilogue was up (I listened to the audiobook). As a Jewish person with roots to the places millions died, including some of my family (although I was not aware of this until a few years ago and need to learn more about who they are), Holocaust based novels mean the world to me because I feel the need to get as many depictions of that time as possible. I need to try to imagine the unimaginable and incomprehensible. And while I know this book was historical fiction, I know there were so many true stories very much similar to the heroism, love and friendship depicted in this book.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Confinement, Genocide, Antisemitism, Medical content, Death of parent, Pregnancy, and War
Moderate: Death, Suicide, and Injury/Injury detail
Minor: Homophobia, Sexual content, Blood, and Classism
tays_books's review against another edition
dark
emotional
sad
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? No
5.0
Content Warnings
Graphic: Confinement, Death, Genocide, Hate crime, Blood, Antisemitism, Grief, Religious bigotry, Death of parent, Pregnancy, War, and Injury/Injury detail
Moderate: Suicidal thoughts, Suicide, and Abandonment
Minor: Child abuse, Domestic abuse, Homophobia, Sexual content, and Dementia