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3.96 AVERAGE
Title: Prisoner of Night and Fog
Author: Anne Blankman
Genre: Historical, Romance, YA/Teen
Age: 14+
Rating: 5 out of 5 stars
Summary:
In 1930s Munich, danger lurks behind dark corners, and secrets are buried deep within the city. But Gretchen Müller, who grew up in the National Socialist Party under the wing of her "uncle" Dolf, has been shielded from that side of society ever since her father traded his life for Dolf's, and Gretchen is his favorite, his pet.
Uncle Dolf is none other than Adolf Hitler. And Gretchen follows his every command.
Until she meets a fearless and handsome young Jewish reporter named Daniel Cohen. Gretchen should despise Daniel, yet she can't stop herself from listening to his story: that her father, the adored Nazi martyr, was actually murdered by an unknown comrade. She also can't help the fierce attraction brewing between them, despite everything she's been taught to believe about Jews.
As Gretchen investigates the very people she's always considered friends, she must decide where her loyalties lie. Will she choose the safety of her former life as a Nazi darling, or will she dare to dig up the truth—even if it could get her and Daniel killed?
From debut author Anne Blankman comes this harrowing and evocative story about an ordinary girl faced with the extraordinary decision to give up everything she's ever believed . . . and to trust her own heart instead. (Taken from the Goodreads Website)
Reaction:
I knew that I would enjoy this one. I knew it! When I first bought this book I had such high expectations for "Prisoner of Night and Fog" and Anne Blankman defiantly didn't disappoint! This seriously has everything that I enjoy in a book: a sweeping historical romance, betrayal, and intrigue. I couldn't stop reading this book once I started (I had more than a few late nights reading this book even when I had class the next day.)
Characters:
Gretchen:
Gretchen has been though so much in this book. Many terrible and horrible things have happened to Gretchen and yet she still plows through it! Gretchen is NOT a Mary Sue in any way. She is strong, kind, willing to trust others, and wants to make a change. Gretchen is not like all the other National Socialists, she is kind and not so quick to judge someone just because of their religion or their race. She is everyone I want in a good YA heroine.
Daniel Cohen:
Major swoon. I love you Daniel! Daniel is kind and willing to help whoever is in need, even if that is a young, female National Socialist whom he should fear. Daniel trusts Gretchen and believes in her. Daniel never treated Gretchen as if she was below him, which was fresh. I ship Gretchen and Daniel so hard!
Overall:
This was a fresh, new take on WWII literature. Instead of being written from the point of view of a Jew, it was written from the view of one of Hitler's closest "friends". I loved this book so much and I cannot wait until the next one comes out (which it is very soon).
Homework overload -Terantum
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Author: Anne Blankman
Genre: Historical, Romance, YA/Teen
Age: 14+
Rating: 5 out of 5 stars
Summary:
In 1930s Munich, danger lurks behind dark corners, and secrets are buried deep within the city. But Gretchen Müller, who grew up in the National Socialist Party under the wing of her "uncle" Dolf, has been shielded from that side of society ever since her father traded his life for Dolf's, and Gretchen is his favorite, his pet.
Uncle Dolf is none other than Adolf Hitler. And Gretchen follows his every command.
Until she meets a fearless and handsome young Jewish reporter named Daniel Cohen. Gretchen should despise Daniel, yet she can't stop herself from listening to his story: that her father, the adored Nazi martyr, was actually murdered by an unknown comrade. She also can't help the fierce attraction brewing between them, despite everything she's been taught to believe about Jews.
As Gretchen investigates the very people she's always considered friends, she must decide where her loyalties lie. Will she choose the safety of her former life as a Nazi darling, or will she dare to dig up the truth—even if it could get her and Daniel killed?
From debut author Anne Blankman comes this harrowing and evocative story about an ordinary girl faced with the extraordinary decision to give up everything she's ever believed . . . and to trust her own heart instead. (Taken from the Goodreads Website)
Reaction:
I knew that I would enjoy this one. I knew it! When I first bought this book I had such high expectations for "Prisoner of Night and Fog" and Anne Blankman defiantly didn't disappoint! This seriously has everything that I enjoy in a book: a sweeping historical romance, betrayal, and intrigue. I couldn't stop reading this book once I started (I had more than a few late nights reading this book even when I had class the next day.)
Characters:
Gretchen:
Gretchen has been though so much in this book. Many terrible and horrible things have happened to Gretchen and yet she still plows through it! Gretchen is NOT a Mary Sue in any way. She is strong, kind, willing to trust others, and wants to make a change. Gretchen is not like all the other National Socialists, she is kind and not so quick to judge someone just because of their religion or their race. She is everyone I want in a good YA heroine.
Daniel Cohen:
Major swoon. I love you Daniel! Daniel is kind and willing to help whoever is in need, even if that is a young, female National Socialist whom he should fear. Daniel trusts Gretchen and believes in her. Daniel never treated Gretchen as if she was below him, which was fresh. I ship Gretchen and Daniel so hard!
Overall:
This was a fresh, new take on WWII literature. Instead of being written from the point of view of a Jew, it was written from the view of one of Hitler's closest "friends". I loved this book so much and I cannot wait until the next one comes out (which it is very soon).
Homework overload -Terantum
For more spoiler free, honest reviews go to my actual blog: http://sweetendbook.blogspot.com/
Books, books, and more books, follow me on twitter @SweetEndReviews
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I got my hands on an advanced reading copy of this book and I'm so glad that I did. Prisoner of Night and Fog kept me hanging on until the last page, and left me wanting more. I am eagerly awaiting the sequel, even though Prisoner of Night and Fog hasn't even been released yet.
I highly recommend this book to people looking for good YA historical fiction.
I highly recommend this book to people looking for good YA historical fiction.
Title: Prisoner of Night and Fog
Author: Anne Blankman
Series: there will be a sequel
Chapters: 44
Pages: 401
Genre: Teen Historical fiction
Rating: 4.5 stars
Prisoner of Night and fog is teen historical fiction novel set before the second world in Germany. Gretchen Muller is basically the adoptive niece of Hitler. Gretchen basically only has two friends Hitler’s actual niece and Eva Braun. Till she meets Daniel Cohen a Jewish reporter who tells her that there is more to her father’s death than what she was lead to believe.
I have always loved teen historical fiction or historical fiction in general. But I especially love WWII fiction, especially those with love stories. I guess it is because I got to hear a real life WWII love story growing up, and every sense then I’ve been hooked. Prisoner of night and Fog was more than just a love story. It used fiction to bring to life a very tragic time in the world’s history. In way that was right for teen readers as well as being truthful.
There are some scenes in the novel that are not for readers younger than the teen years, but adults can read this book and enjoy it. I know I did.
Author: Anne Blankman
Series: there will be a sequel
Chapters: 44
Pages: 401
Genre: Teen Historical fiction
Rating: 4.5 stars
Prisoner of Night and fog is teen historical fiction novel set before the second world in Germany. Gretchen Muller is basically the adoptive niece of Hitler. Gretchen basically only has two friends Hitler’s actual niece and Eva Braun. Till she meets Daniel Cohen a Jewish reporter who tells her that there is more to her father’s death than what she was lead to believe.
I have always loved teen historical fiction or historical fiction in general. But I especially love WWII fiction, especially those with love stories. I guess it is because I got to hear a real life WWII love story growing up, and every sense then I’ve been hooked. Prisoner of night and Fog was more than just a love story. It used fiction to bring to life a very tragic time in the world’s history. In way that was right for teen readers as well as being truthful.
There are some scenes in the novel that are not for readers younger than the teen years, but adults can read this book and enjoy it. I know I did.
adventurous
emotional
slow-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
Character
Strong character development:
Yes
Loveable characters:
Complicated
Diverse cast of characters:
Yes
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Yes
Historical fiction, revolves around Hitler
Gretchen Müller and her family were taken under Adolf Hitler's wing when their father died protecting Hitler from a barrage of bullets during and ill-fated coup attempt. Ever since, he's provided the family with money, employment and a favored status in his household. Gretchen adores him and calls him Uncle Dolf. He treats her as a beloved niece.
Things might have gone on like that had Gretchen not met a young Jewish journalist named Daniel Cohen. Daniel tells Gretchen that he suspects her father's death may have been more murder than martyr. While Gretchen still clings to the antisemitism espoused by Hitler, she begins to wonder if there's more that she hasn't been told. The more she investigates, the more certain she becomes that Daniel may very well be telling the truth. If Daniel is telling the truth, that means that Hitler and the other party elites are not. And if they're lying about the death of Gretchen's father, what other lies might they be telling?
Prisoner of Night and Fog is a fascinating glimpse into a Germany in transition. Historical details are abundant, with characters ripped from history books: Eva Braun, Geli Raubel, various party members, and of course, Hitler himself. Nearly every place and incident mentioned is historically accurate. In fact, it seems that the only fabricated characters are the Müller and Cohen families. Gretchen predictably grows from a character that believes everything she's told to one who questions everything, which is satisfying under the circumstances. Her brother is thoroughly chilling, as is Hitler (even in this more benign, pre-WWII setting). The plot moves at a breakneck pace, making this as much of a thriller as it is historical fiction. I found it to be utterly absorbing and my middle school book club readers did as well. Hand this one to anyone who tries to tell you that historical fiction is boring as this novel is anything but.
Things might have gone on like that had Gretchen not met a young Jewish journalist named Daniel Cohen. Daniel tells Gretchen that he suspects her father's death may have been more murder than martyr. While Gretchen still clings to the antisemitism espoused by Hitler, she begins to wonder if there's more that she hasn't been told. The more she investigates, the more certain she becomes that Daniel may very well be telling the truth. If Daniel is telling the truth, that means that Hitler and the other party elites are not. And if they're lying about the death of Gretchen's father, what other lies might they be telling?
Prisoner of Night and Fog is a fascinating glimpse into a Germany in transition. Historical details are abundant, with characters ripped from history books: Eva Braun, Geli Raubel, various party members, and of course, Hitler himself. Nearly every place and incident mentioned is historically accurate. In fact, it seems that the only fabricated characters are the Müller and Cohen families. Gretchen predictably grows from a character that believes everything she's told to one who questions everything, which is satisfying under the circumstances. Her brother is thoroughly chilling, as is Hitler (even in this more benign, pre-WWII setting). The plot moves at a breakneck pace, making this as much of a thriller as it is historical fiction. I found it to be utterly absorbing and my middle school book club readers did as well. Hand this one to anyone who tries to tell you that historical fiction is boring as this novel is anything but.
I should have DNF-ed this book.
I dont know why I pushed through to finish it. There were no redeeming qualities. It was a typical YA novel filled with an endless number of tropes, from the snowflake, special, not your typical kinda gorgeous but still drop dead gorgeous heroine who comes to the "OMG IM INDEPENDENT AND SO STRONG AND I NEED TO SAVE EVERYBODY" realization, to the romance, to the shitty mother who still "loves" her daughter and wants what's best for her. Everybody in the world is against Gretchen. Except for Daniel (and a few other minor characters). Poor Gretchen. However could she survive!
I dont know why I pushed through to finish it. There were no redeeming qualities. It was a typical YA novel filled with an endless number of tropes, from the snowflake, special, not your typical kinda gorgeous but still drop dead gorgeous heroine who comes to the "OMG IM INDEPENDENT AND SO STRONG AND I NEED TO SAVE EVERYBODY" realization, to the romance, to the shitty mother who still "loves" her daughter and wants what's best for her. Everybody in the world is against Gretchen. Except for Daniel (and a few other minor characters). Poor Gretchen. However could she survive!
challenging
medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
A mix
Strong character development:
Yes
Loveable characters:
No
Diverse cast of characters:
Complicated
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Yes
Something totally different than the last book I read, and kind of just something totally different for me. This book is set in Germany, after the first World War and right before the second. It follows Gretchen Muller, a 17 year old girl who's father was part of Hitler's inner circle before he died.
Although I have read historical fiction, I don't generally read about this era. I thought the idea of the story was neat and that's what drew me to it.
My favorite part of this story, was the fact that Gretchen - a staid National Socialist - stands up for a Jew and then eventually they fall in love. Yes, yes, I know that part is cheesy but I liked it!
I do want to read the second book but I have SO many books on my shelf that it might end up being a bit before I can get to it.
Although I have read historical fiction, I don't generally read about this era. I thought the idea of the story was neat and that's what drew me to it.
My favorite part of this story, was the fact that Gretchen - a staid National Socialist - stands up for a Jew and then eventually they fall in love. Yes, yes, I know that part is cheesy but I liked it!
I do want to read the second book but I have SO many books on my shelf that it might end up being a bit before I can get to it.