A review by nimmzi
I'd Like to Say Sorry, But There's No One to Say Sorry To: Stories by Mikołaj Grynberg

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

5.0

I have to say I was completely blown away by this book. There are no shortage of books regarding the theme of the Holocaust from completely exploitative fiction novels to the most devastating memoirs, so I didn’t know exactly what to expect from this. As soon as I started reading I couldn’t put it down. The book is comprised of 31 short stories, they’re small testimonies all connected by generational trauma. The abundance of different vignettes makes it not only a fast reading experience, but a more complete one. Giving dimension to the consequences of such a tragic period that will never stop spreading, affecting people from multiple generations, revealing the scars that are there for all to see. I had never experienced a work of fiction that made me feel generational trauma in such an effective way. Highly recommend to everyone. 
Thank you to NetGalley for providing me with a copy of this book!
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