A review by bleyz16
The Women in the Castle by Jessica Shattuck
5.0
I received this book in a goodreads giveaway in exchange for an unbiased review.
I really enjoyed this book. I typically love WWII novels, but tend to avoid them due to the horrors of the concentration camps. I think it's an important part of history which should never be forgotten otherwise we risk repeating history.
What I really loved about Jessica Shattuck's book was the telling of a different side of the war, what is was like to be a German resister living in Germany. Each woman had their own distinct personality and flaws which added to the overall beautiful and heartbreaking story. I loved the setting of the castle and I really feel like Jessica did an excellent job in explaining how and why people living in Germany tolerated and turned a blind eye to the horrors of Hitler and his Final Solution.
Highly recommend!
I really enjoyed this book. I typically love WWII novels, but tend to avoid them due to the horrors of the concentration camps. I think it's an important part of history which should never be forgotten otherwise we risk repeating history.
What I really loved about Jessica Shattuck's book was the telling of a different side of the war, what is was like to be a German resister living in Germany. Each woman had their own distinct personality and flaws which added to the overall beautiful and heartbreaking story. I loved the setting of the castle and I really feel like Jessica did an excellent job in explaining how and why people living in Germany tolerated and turned a blind eye to the horrors of Hitler and his Final Solution.
Highly recommend!