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A review by bookapotamus
The German House by Annette Hess
4.0
What if you found out, that everything you knew about your family was a lie?
For Eva Bruhns, it's entirely possible everything she knew about her country is a lie as well. When hired as a translator in the Frankfurt Trials, she begins to really learn of the unthinkable horrors that took place, and prosecutors are determined to bring the Nazis to justice for those crimes during World War II.
She doesn't remember much of the war, and memories are especially foggy since life has gone on in her hometown of Frankfurt - the streets are clean and the buildings rebuilt. She's in love and anxious to marry and start her life.
But as the trials begin - Eva begins to question her parents and their refusal to talk about the war, which leads to questioning everything else about her life.
You will fall in love with Eva right away. She is flawed but also fiery and steadfast and I adored everything about her. She struggles to understand what's coming to light and her passion and determination gets stronger as the atrocities of the war are uncovered.
The German House is a beautiful story, an emotional read, and such a thought provoking look at coming of age amidst the guilt of a family and their country.
For Eva Bruhns, it's entirely possible everything she knew about her country is a lie as well. When hired as a translator in the Frankfurt Trials, she begins to really learn of the unthinkable horrors that took place, and prosecutors are determined to bring the Nazis to justice for those crimes during World War II.
She doesn't remember much of the war, and memories are especially foggy since life has gone on in her hometown of Frankfurt - the streets are clean and the buildings rebuilt. She's in love and anxious to marry and start her life.
But as the trials begin - Eva begins to question her parents and their refusal to talk about the war, which leads to questioning everything else about her life.
You will fall in love with Eva right away. She is flawed but also fiery and steadfast and I adored everything about her. She struggles to understand what's coming to light and her passion and determination gets stronger as the atrocities of the war are uncovered.
The German House is a beautiful story, an emotional read, and such a thought provoking look at coming of age amidst the guilt of a family and their country.