A review by lee_ann_a
Prisoner of Night and Fog by Anne Blankman

4.0

As a huge WWII Historical Fiction fan, I truly enjoyed this book. I love how it focuses on the years before Hilter came to power, which is an area I feel is underexplored in the historical fiction genre. It gives such a unique perspective of the tumultuous times in Germany, from the eyes of a young girl who is Hitler's "pet". In all my WWII readings, I've never come across a book that takes this angle, and it was refreshing. There is a sense of foreboding in this novel, and the reader can sense the building turmoil as the world unknowingly races towards WWII. I loved how the author dissects the facts vs. the fiction at the end. It really gives you an understanding of what was historically accurate in the novel, and what characters were her creation. I am looking forward to reading #2 of this series! As an aside, I feel that if you are not fascinated with pre-WWII Germany, along with Hilter and his psyche, you may not be as jazzed about this book as I am.