A review by anicole2047
The Tattooist of Auschwitz by Heather Morris

challenging dark emotional hopeful sad tense medium-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? Plot
• Strong character development? It's complicated
• Loveable characters? It's complicated
• Diverse cast of characters? Yes
• Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated

4.5

I’ve always loved reading and studying anything about World War 2. It amazes me that someone was able to force their way to power and have countries follow them like Hitler did. This story brought tears to my eyes. I put off reading it for a long time but boy am I glad I have. This book is one of hurt, hope, perseverance, and love in a time when all there was was hurt. 

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Child abuse, Child death, Death, Drug abuse, Drug use, Emotional abuse, Genocide, Hate crime, Physical abuse, Racial slurs, Racism, Sexual assault, Sexual content, Sexual violence, Slavery, Torture, Violence, Forced institutionalization, Trafficking, Religious bigotry, Death of parent, Cultural appropriation, War