A review by mills_22
The Tattooist of Auschwitz by Heather Morris

dark emotional reflective sad medium-paced
  • Plot- or character-driven? A mix
  • Strong character development? Yes
  • Loveable characters? Yes
  • Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
  • Flaws of characters a main focus? No

3.5

really beautiful story but i feel it lost it’s way a bit in the historical aspect? it became a little bit too centred on the love story and as beautiful as it was i felt it belittled the suffering and death of millions. it’s important to tell the story of survivors but it felt like the author had made it fit her preconceptions slightly. overall an important book to read as long as you are aware of its inaccuracies, very emotional and harrowing and heavy but also gives you an air of faith in humanity. i would recommend it as long as you have an awareness of what to expect. 
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