A review by sareidle
Dutch Girl: Audrey Hepburn and World War II by Robert Matzen

emotional hopeful informative medium-paced

4.25

A very insightful account of Hepburn's years in the Netherlands. The story was immersive and kept me on the edge of my seat as the family dynamic was challenged and the war zeroed in on Arnhem. Through Audrey's life, I gained a more nuanced understanding of the Nazi occupation of the Netherlands. The Dutch faced extreme hardship and decisions were often morally grey rather than simply good or evil. However, this was not the view of the public in the post-war years, and why Audrey was evasive about this chapter of her life. Overall, Matzen presented a thought-provoking and well-done narrative.
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