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The Safekeep
by Yael van der Wouden
emotional
reflective
sad
tense
slow-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
Character
Strong character development:
Yes
Loveable characters:
Yes
Diverse cast of characters:
Yes
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Yes
The Safekeep is an incredible book; I couldn't put it down and read it in two sittings. Van der Wouden's writing is excellent; she conveys tension and emotion so beautifully. Given the book's subject matter (memory, loss, echoes of the Second World War), it could easily have become maudlin but never did. I find war novels a very difficult sell these days (because there are just so many of them!), but this one is well worth reading.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Death
Moderate: Adult/minor relationship, Bullying, Genocide, Homophobia, Sexual content, Violence, Antisemitism, Grief, Death of parent, Alcohol, War
Minor: Cursing, Infidelity, Self harm, Suicidal thoughts, Sexual harassment