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A review by rachel_sheppard
The Librarian of Auschwitz by Antonio Iturbe
challenging
emotional
hopeful
informative
inspiring
reflective
sad
tense
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
5.0
A heart wrenching book with both the depravity of humanity alongside courage and resilience. It paints a vivid picture of the horror of Auschwitz and the pockets of hope, love, kindness, bravery that could not be stopped.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Body horror, Child death, Death, Emotional abuse, Genocide, Physical abuse, Torture, Blood, Antisemitism, Grief, Religious bigotry, Death of parent, Murder, and War