A review by ncteixeira
Daughter of the Reich by Louise Fein

4.0

Although not flawless, I was impressed by this debut, based on a true story.

A romance set in Germany, before WWII, between a young German girl and a Jewish boy.

The POV is by that young girl, so we see things through her eyes.

It is thought provoking.

A hard read in the beginning, because you are hearing the perspective of young people, brainwashed by the ideology of a fanatic.

Regardless, I did enjoy this take. 

I was in an emotional roller coaster.

And the writing was good enough to engage me from the beginning. I couldn’t stop turning the pages, even though the development of the story is a bit slow, but the telling is really good.

I didn’t feel a strong connection between the lovebirds, therefore I did not find that relationship very important, but I did like seeing each other’s perspectives.

I’m not into romance novels, but I did appreciate this work and I’m looking forward to reading her next book, The Hidden Child, which is already separated to be read this month.

As for the conclusion, it could have been better. The wrap-up was too fast and too short, but still touching.

I do recommend the audiobook, which I listened while reading the book. It brings the characters to life.

Audiobook narrated by Marisa Calin: 14.9 hours

E-book (Kobo): 526 pages (default): 143k words 

Paperback (William Morrow Paperbacks): 560 pages (59 chapters)