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A review by thelibraryofimagination
The Girl Behind the Wall by Mandy Robotham
5.0
I am grateful for the opportunity to read this book with the wonderful online book club, The Pigeonhole. I was also gifted a physical copy of the book by Jenna at her fantastic bookish event a couple of weekends ago.
Thank you both for this wonderful story.
I was utterly engaged with this story from the very first stave. The separation of the twins Karin and Jutta was heartbreaking. When Karin found a way to see her sister I was all nerves, whispering aloud, ‘please do not get caught,’ over and over again.
Despite it being slightly stressful, the historical realness added to my anxiety as each description of Karin’s crossing the wall was intense, thanks to wonderful writing of course.
I am a fan of historical fiction and I enjoyed this book immensely, not only for its historical context but for character development and writing. The Girl Behind the Wall has a certain vibe that set this story apart from others I have read. In such a good way. I’d say it’s a historical fiction novel that doesn’t feel it’s historical, if you know what I mean…
I highly recommend this book on the premise of it being a fabulous story, with loveable characters and a real word vibe that is the perfect read for a bit of escapism.
Thank you both for this wonderful story.
I was utterly engaged with this story from the very first stave. The separation of the twins Karin and Jutta was heartbreaking. When Karin found a way to see her sister I was all nerves, whispering aloud, ‘please do not get caught,’ over and over again.
Despite it being slightly stressful, the historical realness added to my anxiety as each description of Karin’s crossing the wall was intense, thanks to wonderful writing of course.
I am a fan of historical fiction and I enjoyed this book immensely, not only for its historical context but for character development and writing. The Girl Behind the Wall has a certain vibe that set this story apart from others I have read. In such a good way. I’d say it’s a historical fiction novel that doesn’t feel it’s historical, if you know what I mean…
I highly recommend this book on the premise of it being a fabulous story, with loveable characters and a real word vibe that is the perfect read for a bit of escapism.