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The Tattooist of Auschwitz (The Tattooist of Auschwitz, #1)

Heather Morris

Start date: January 2, 2019

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Mar 17, 2019 Kelly Furniss rated it really liked it

I think this was a very moving and powerful story that needed to be told for us to understand the harrowing circumstances endured. Amidst the terrifying horror of War unraveled a story of friendships, loyalty and love.
I thought for the severity of the subject the story was told too simplistically and the love story seemed so sudden and futile at times in the surroundings.
I went in to this book with very high expectations and felt a little let down. But the underlying message that love and hope c ...more

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Dec 09, 2019 Trisha rated it really liked it

“How can someone do this to another human being? He wonders if for the rest of his life, be it short or long, he will be defined by this moment, this irregular number: 32407.”

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This was a wonderfully written difficult story. It was easy to read in that it was quick and fast paced. The subject matter, as always, was not easy. It's gut-wrenching to know this happened. This. H ...more

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Jul 23, 2019 Jade aka MrsTosh rated it really liked it · review of another edition

What a book, I ended up in floods of tears but a smile on my face. What a heartbreaking story, all the more so as it is based on true events. I think it is very important books like these are written to keep people aware of how horrific this time was for so many people. A beautiful harrowing story of how love can survive and make people stronger through the worst of times. The author's notes are also very poignant and you can tell the book meant an awful lot to her and her family who were also v ...more

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Mar 28, 2019 Cherylcali "turn the page" rated it it was amazing

One the best stories I have read in a very long time. The love story and sheer will of staying alive is so endearing. How he helped so many and what he endured to do this.

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