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adventurous
dark
emotional
hopeful
informative
inspiring
reflective
tense
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
5.0
I absolutely adored this book and was inspired by the story of Nanée, an American living in occupied France who helped relay messages to refugees during the early years of World War II. Her world collided with Edouard Moss, a German Jewish photographer who was placed in an internment camp in France and separated from his daughter, in a story of great compassion. This story had many twists and turns that had me questioning what obstacles would appear next and how the characters would fight to stay safe and help others in wartime Europe. This book showed a deep theme of resiliency and finding yourself, and I appreciated all I learned about the experiences of individuals fighting to help others in wartime France. A very thought provoking book that pulled at the heartstrings!
Content Warnings
Graphic: Confinement, Abandonment, Antisemitism, and Forced institutionalization
Moderate: Rape, Sexual content, Grief, Murder, Violence, War, Animal death, Death, Gun violence, and Genocide
Minor: Suicide, Blood, Vomit, Injury/Injury detail, and Pregnancy
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