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msoh 's review for:
The Goddess of Warsaw
by Lisa Barr
Thank you to NetGalley and Harper Perennial and Paperbacks for providing this book, with my honest review below.
The Goddess of Warsaw has earned all its buzz, it’s a beautiful story that goes deep and leaves the reader with all kinds of emotions.
Taking place in World War 2, I’ve read books in similar veins that feel manipulative of the reader, expanding on horrific events but seemingly to elicit a reaction. Not this one. It reads genuinely and despite being fiction felt like a true (if crazy) story. Bina/Lena was a main character like no other and the writing is perfect given the events of the story which would have been made less by another author.
Whether you’re a fan of historical fiction or not the story here is engrossing and this book is heartfelt and a standout - it must be read.
The Goddess of Warsaw has earned all its buzz, it’s a beautiful story that goes deep and leaves the reader with all kinds of emotions.
Taking place in World War 2, I’ve read books in similar veins that feel manipulative of the reader, expanding on horrific events but seemingly to elicit a reaction. Not this one. It reads genuinely and despite being fiction felt like a true (if crazy) story. Bina/Lena was a main character like no other and the writing is perfect given the events of the story which would have been made less by another author.
Whether you’re a fan of historical fiction or not the story here is engrossing and this book is heartfelt and a standout - it must be read.