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Sisters Under the Rising Sun: A Novel by Heather Morris

4.5

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A group of expats fleeing Singapore on a merchant ship soon falls to the Japanese in 1942. On board was a nurse, Nesta, Norah and John, and many civilians and military personnel. Many drowned, but Nesta and Norah survive to reach a beach controlled by the Japanese. They remain prisoners for nearly four years, fighting to survive. 
I absolutely adored The Tattooist of Auschwitz, so when I saw this one pop up on NetGalley, I pounced on it. This is a historical fiction, a story of resilience, solidarity, strength and courage, a horrible yet beautiful story, just as wonderful, researched and heart-wrenching as The Tattooist of Auschwitz. Heather masterfully depicts how something beautiful and deeply human can come out of inhumane atrocities.
I received an advance review of this book for free, and I am leaving this review voluntarily.