A review by mal_reads_books
The Dressmakers of Auschwitz by Lucy Adlington
challenging
dark
emotional
informative
sad
slow-paced
2.5
The book was very informative and the author clearly did plenty of research on this topic. She presented some interesting ideas, such as the connection between clothing/style and power. For instance, the Nazi women in the camps were always dressed sharply in contrast to the inmates who looked unkempt from the living conditions they experienced.
However, the book focused too much on specific fashion details and other facts not relevant to the women's stories. I wanted to read about the dressmakers, not a detailed description on the fabrics or fashion trends at the time. The book also kept jumping between stories. It was hard to keep track of who’s who and to connect with the women.
In short, the material and women’s stories were interesting, but the book itself was tedious to read.
However, the book focused too much on specific fashion details and other facts not relevant to the women's stories. I wanted to read about the dressmakers, not a detailed description on the fabrics or fashion trends at the time. The book also kept jumping between stories. It was hard to keep track of who’s who and to connect with the women.
In short, the material and women’s stories were interesting, but the book itself was tedious to read.
Content Warnings
Moderate: Genocide and Antisemitism