This books keys in to one of the saddest aspects of World War Two history; the lost children. Rescued from concentration camps at the of the war and brought to a new country, with an alien language, faced with xenophobia, pity and hatred, this novel covers the journey for answers - and justice - made by a young woman.
The story is endearing. You feel naturally moved for the main character. The narrative is emotionally complex, with the young girl trying to be here and now, and yet so entrapped with her past. It is so sad, and so hopeful at times.
All of this said, I feel this book is more of a young adult or teenage aimed booked than that of an adult fiction, based on several factors. This isn't a bad thing, and I found it a very enjoyable read, but if you are expecting WW2 women's fiction as based on previous encounters, it's worth understanding that this comes across as somewhat younger.
The story is endearing. You feel naturally moved for the main character. The narrative is emotionally complex, with the young girl trying to be here and now, and yet so entrapped with her past. It is so sad, and so hopeful at times.
All of this said, I feel this book is more of a young adult or teenage aimed booked than that of an adult fiction, based on several factors. This isn't a bad thing, and I found it a very enjoyable read, but if you are expecting WW2 women's fiction as based on previous encounters, it's worth understanding that this comes across as somewhat younger.