The Woman with the Blue Star by Pam Jenoff
My rating: 4 of 5 stars
My rating: 4 of 5 stars
Published: May 2021
It's World War II in Poland. Jews are being forced from their homes. When the ghettos they are placed into are then raided, Sadie and her family take to the sewer where they hope to remain safe. There are many trials and tribulations along the way, but with the help of Ella, a non-Jewish Pole, Sadie finds a way to survive. These two women from the same country, but in very different circumstances form a friendship that can't be broken.
Thank you to Park Row Books and NetGalley for the opportunity to read and review this book.
Historical fiction is not usually my favorite genre, but this story really hit a special place in my heart. From the beginning, I was intrigued by this story. I had no idea where it would go and if Sadie and her family would survive. I have heard and read several stories about this time in our history, but this is the first I've heard of people taking to the sewers for shelter. This is a story about pain and unimaginable loss. There were even a few twists in the story that I didn't see coming.
If you enjoy WWII stories, I think this is one you should add to your TBR.
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Thank you to Park Row Books and NetGalley for the opportunity to read and review this book.
Historical fiction is not usually my favorite genre, but this story really hit a special place in my heart. From the beginning, I was intrigued by this story. I had no idea where it would go and if Sadie and her family would survive. I have heard and read several stories about this time in our history, but this is the first I've heard of people taking to the sewers for shelter. This is a story about pain and unimaginable loss. There were even a few twists in the story that I didn't see coming.
If you enjoy WWII stories, I think this is one you should add to your TBR.
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Yes, well... I love WWII stories but just from the blurb, I can see she didn't do her research well, and as a Jew I find that a bit insulting. I actually knew and worked with someone who was in the sewers of that exact ghetto, and from what he told me, there is too much wrong here. I'm glad you liked it, but ... Sorry... I can't read this book.
ReplyDeleteThank you for your insight. I can understand not wanting to read the book.
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