A review by enw_reads
The Tattooist of Auschwitz by Heather Morris

5.0

In 1942, Lale Sokolov, a Slovakian Jew, is forcibly transported to the concentration camps at Auschwitz-Birkenau. When his captors discover that he speaks several languages, he is put to work as a Tätowierer (the German word for tattooist), tasked with permanently marking his fellow prisoners. For the two and a half years that Lale works there, he witnesses horrific atrocities —but also incredible acts of bravery and compassion. He soon meets prisoner 34902, who he comes to know as Gita, and is determined to survive the camp in order to get to know her. A vivid, harrowing, and ultimately hopeful re-creation of Lale Sokolov’s experiences as the man who tattooed the arms of thousands of prisoners with what would become one of the most potent symbols of the Holocaust, The Tattooist of Auschwitz is also a testament to the endurance of love and humanity under the darkest possible conditions. review: I am a huge fan of historical fiction, especially when it relates to World War II. As soon as I saw this pop up on Amazon I pre-ordered it and (not so) patiently waited for it to arrive. This book is based on a true story and tore at every single one of my heart strings. It’s certainly not a “feel good” read but it’s such an incredible story that I think everyone should read. I was particularly impressed when I read the afterword & acknowledgement at the end of the book and learned more about how Lale and the author met and how the book came about with them rating: 5 out of 5 stars⭐️