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The Tattooist of Auschwitz by Heather Morris
3.0
Based on the true story of Lale Sokolov who was prisoner first in Auschwitz and later given the job of tattooing the prisoners. As the Tätowierer (tattooist), Lale was given more rations of food than others. He shared with his fellow prisoners and helped them in many ways.
One day, he fell in love with Gita, the girl waiting in line to be tattooed by him. With his wit and intelligence, he made ways to be with Gita and attempted to create a slight brief of heaven in the concentration camp. The story shared the fall of Hitler army and how they have survived the Holocaust.
I had quite a mixed feeling while I was reading the book. I have read about the horrid treatment in concentration camp, and how badly scarred the Holocaust survivors were. Compared to those, this is somewhat lightweighted and more romantic than necessary.
There’s no doubt about the hard labour and mistreatments received by Lale and other prisoners there. I do believe it was the most inhuman act we’ve seen in the history of mankind. But the way it was written was quite delicate compared to the intense and horrendous reality.
Perhaps the writer intended to showcase more about the tender love between Lale and Gita. Nevertheless, it shouldn’t lessen the horror of Holocaust. I have expected more from this book. 3 out of 5 stars.
One day, he fell in love with Gita, the girl waiting in line to be tattooed by him. With his wit and intelligence, he made ways to be with Gita and attempted to create a slight brief of heaven in the concentration camp. The story shared the fall of Hitler army and how they have survived the Holocaust.
I had quite a mixed feeling while I was reading the book. I have read about the horrid treatment in concentration camp, and how badly scarred the Holocaust survivors were. Compared to those, this is somewhat lightweighted and more romantic than necessary.
There’s no doubt about the hard labour and mistreatments received by Lale and other prisoners there. I do believe it was the most inhuman act we’ve seen in the history of mankind. But the way it was written was quite delicate compared to the intense and horrendous reality.
Perhaps the writer intended to showcase more about the tender love between Lale and Gita. Nevertheless, it shouldn’t lessen the horror of Holocaust. I have expected more from this book. 3 out of 5 stars.