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A review by novelesque_life
The World That We Knew by Alice Hoffman
4.0
RATING: 4 STARS
2019; Simon & Schuster Canada
The World that We Knew is a gorgeous heart wrenching read. This novel is pure Alice Hoffman magic, literally. Hoffman tells a tale set in Europe during World War II, and adds magic realism in a way that give this story a folktale feel. Hanni Kohn sees the the changing times in Berlin, and knows she must get her twelve year old daughter, Lea away from the turmoil. She turns to a rabbi and his daughter, Ettie.
"...Ettie, who offers hope of salvation when she creates a mystical Jewish creature, a rare and unusual golem, who is sworn to protect Lea. Once Ava is brought to life, she and Lea and Ettie become eternally entwined, their paths fated to cross, their fortunes linked." The three find themselves in France where each destinies draws them to their fate.
The World that We Knew is not like all the WW I and II books that are all the rage right now. It is a great mix of fact, fiction and fantasy that takes you away to another place. It still does have the themes of loss, love, death, evil, good, etc. I recommend this one to any reader.
***I received a complimentary copy of this ebook from the publisher through NetGalley. Opinions expressed in this review are entirely my own.***
2019; Simon & Schuster Canada
The World that We Knew is a gorgeous heart wrenching read. This novel is pure Alice Hoffman magic, literally. Hoffman tells a tale set in Europe during World War II, and adds magic realism in a way that give this story a folktale feel. Hanni Kohn sees the the changing times in Berlin, and knows she must get her twelve year old daughter, Lea away from the turmoil. She turns to a rabbi and his daughter, Ettie.
"...Ettie, who offers hope of salvation when she creates a mystical Jewish creature, a rare and unusual golem, who is sworn to protect Lea. Once Ava is brought to life, she and Lea and Ettie become eternally entwined, their paths fated to cross, their fortunes linked." The three find themselves in France where each destinies draws them to their fate.
The World that We Knew is not like all the WW I and II books that are all the rage right now. It is a great mix of fact, fiction and fantasy that takes you away to another place. It still does have the themes of loss, love, death, evil, good, etc. I recommend this one to any reader.
***I received a complimentary copy of this ebook from the publisher through NetGalley. Opinions expressed in this review are entirely my own.***