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The Tattooist of Auschwitz by Heather Morris

challenging dark emotional reflective sad medium-paced
  • Plot- or character-driven? A mix
  • Strong character development? N/A
  • Loveable characters? N/A
  • Diverse cast of characters? N/A
  • Flaws of characters a main focus? N/A

3.0

This is a very difficult book to review. Not only is this book covering a sensitive topic, but it is also based on the lives of real people. 

The Tattooist of Auschwitz tells the real life story of Lale Sokolov, a Holocaust survivor, who spent around 3 years in Auschwitz and became a tattooist, tattooing numbers into his fellow inmates. 

I find books centred around World War Two to be very moving and emotional, and while I have read many based on completely fictional characters, this was the first one I’ve read about someone who was actually there. 

I can’t comment on the accuracy of the story, however it was a moving story that, although difficult to read about, should be read and told. 

While this wasn’t my favourite WW2 book I’ve ever read, I enjoyed it and I’m glad I read it. 
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