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A review by katiegilley
The End of Days by Jenny Erpenbeck
5.0
This was a powerful book that forces you to think about the paths in your life. Written in 5 short stories about the same woman, yet imagining 5 very different lives for her. My main takeaway: suffering is inevitable in life. It's the very basis of our lives. And I must stop second guessing my choices because I have no idea what sort of life I'd be living otherwise!
Also: this is another book that illustrates the depths of suffering Eastern Europe experienced prior to and between the World Wars. That suffering is what gave Hitler his foothold, allowed him to press the us vs. them mentality, and festered such hatred towards a specific group of people. What a reminder that we have a responsibility to help those suffering. It has such repercussions throughout history!
Also: this is another book that illustrates the depths of suffering Eastern Europe experienced prior to and between the World Wars. That suffering is what gave Hitler his foothold, allowed him to press the us vs. them mentality, and festered such hatred towards a specific group of people. What a reminder that we have a responsibility to help those suffering. It has such repercussions throughout history!