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Author: Affinity Konar
Genre: Historical Fiction
Rating: 4/5 star at the point of DNF.

I received this book from the publisher via Readers First, thanks goes to them for the chance. This in NO way effects my opinion on the book.

Mischling is an heartbreaking historical fiction set in Auschwitz by Affinity Konar. It follows the devastating story for Stasha and Pearl - twins whom happen to be polish Jews who are taken by the Nazis to a place called 'the Zoo'. The Zoo is ran by Dr mengele who takes a sinister interest in what he sees as human oddities - particularly twins, triplets and the like. Terrible things happen at the Zoo.

I have to say the book is so emotional, heartbreaking and powerful. The things that happen to these children though, make it difficult to 'enjoy' this book. After round 60-70 pages I couldn't continue my read through. I was devastated. Yes, this is fiction but these things are all too similar to what may have happened at the very real Auschwitz and the fact these characters are children make it even worse. I wanted to finish the book because the story is so well written and as I said, powerful. Unfortunately I cannot do that at this time. This book will make your heart raw!