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The Tattooist of Auschwitz
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Zulfiya
Do not get me wrong - the story behind the book is powerful, raw, desperate, a tribute to invincible human spirit and a will to live and love despite the blood curdling adversities. Again, the story is, but the book is not.

Despite the euphoric book reviews, I could not get behind them. Let me repeat - the review is about the book of fiction, not the real story.
Notwithstanding the decent volume of the book, the most emotionally impactive were the first 20 pages of the novel because these were t
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Krissy
Sep 04, 2019 rated it really liked it
My sister read through this and handed me a copy with the comment, "This should be your next read." It's a quick read. The shortness allows for a condensed timeline with sparse details.

I can see why it's a popular read in my book groups. The subject is hard but made more palatable with sparse details. My favorite history classes have centered around Europe in Crisis and the Holocaust. I typically go for nonfiction. This was based on a true story and is a work of historical fiction about 2 peopl
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Booknblues
I've been a bit delinquent in getting to my review of The Tattooist of Auschwitz, but as all my other book buddies have reviewed it, I believe it is time.

Lale a young Slovakian Jewish man is sent to Auschwitz and when he arrives begins to work as a tattooist. This position offers some protection and it provides Lale with opportunities for his skill at negotiation or put another way wheeling and dealing.

Morris tells this true story from the memories of an elderly man. It could perhaps have been
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Kathleen
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Karin
Nov 12, 2018 rated it it was amazing  ·  review of another edition
Heather
Nov 26, 2018 marked it as to-read  ·  review of another edition
Sarah Suzy
Jan 28, 2021 rated it it was amazing  ·  review of another edition
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Krissy
Dec 09, 2018 marked it as to-read  ·  review of another edition
Rita
Dec 16, 2018 marked it as wishlist  ·  review of another edition
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