A review by lostinthelibrary
The Librarian of Auschwitz by Antonio Iturbe

dark emotional informative inspiring sad medium-paced
  • Plot- or character-driven? A mix
  • Strong character development? Yes
  • Loveable characters? Yes
  • Diverse cast of characters? Yes
  • Flaws of characters a main focus? No

3.5


This book has been very hyped and I understand why. It hits so many emotional notes and you can't help but love Dita and the other characters. I like how we hear so many perspectives including those from the Nazi side whose actions are humanised but not excused.

I could tell that this was based on real experiences as it felt deeply personal with all of the different details and threads.

WWII fiction is a slightly oversaturated genre but this stands out as one of the best. 
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