A review by emmalong
The Postcard by Anne Berest

challenging dark emotional informative reflective sad 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? No

5.0

this book was unlike any other historical fiction book i have ever read. and maybe that is in part to it being "true fiction," based on the author's family, ancestors, and truth written in so many memoirs and all of the research she did to write this book. it's so obvious how much thought, care, attention, and research went into this story and it only makes it that much better. the writing is phenomenal, the characters are so real (because they are), and the story is harrowing and heartbreaking. i will remember this one for so many years to come and will highly recommend reading this. facing history is the only way to stop it from repeating. 
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