A review by asclafani
Lilac Girls by Martha Hall Kelly

challenging dark emotional informative reflective sad medium-paced
  • Plot- or character-driven? Plot
  • Strong character development? Yes
  • Loveable characters? Yes
  • Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
  • Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated

5.0

There were points where I questioned, “why would I read something that is so upsetting and difficult?”, before reminding myself my discomfort was nominal compared to the pain these characters (based off of real people) were experiencing. It’s also a hallmark of powerful writing, scenes invoked vivid imagery, internal conflict, and raw emotions. Reading the author’s note made these stories all the more compelling. 
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