jacjeanne 's review for:

We Are Only Ghosts by Jeffrey L. Richards

4.0

challenging dark emotional sad tense medium-paced

Plot or Character Driven: Character

Strong character development: Yes

Loveable characters: Complicated

Diverse cast of characters: No

Flaws of characters a main focus: Complicated

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This was an interesting approach to World War II, the invasion of Poland and concentration camps.  The story starts in 1968 after Charles Ward has escaped Europe and built a new life.  Berthold Werren, a German officer with whom he had a relationship re-enters his life.  The story then flashes back to Charles’ experiences during and at the end of the war, while he and Berthold also re-establish their relationship in 1968 New York.  It was an interesting exploration of love and survival.  Some parts are incredibly difficult to read as some of the cruelty is unimaginable.  However, there is also beauty in the story, and hope.