The Tattooist of Auschwitz is a harrowing, yet distinctly human, true story of the horrors of the concentration camps, as told through the eyes of someone who was there. The protagonist Lale held a unique position in the camp - that of the tattooist, and as such gives a rare insight and perspective on what happened during this time.
The book reads like fiction - an accessible page-turner that brings to life history in its characters and their surroundings, with the hard-hitting realisation that this is a true story. At its heart, this book is a love story between Lale and Gita, showing how even if the most horrendous conditions, this fundamental human emotion survives and inspires bravery and hope in those who were there, across the years to the reader.
The book reads like fiction - an accessible page-turner that brings to life history in its characters and their surroundings, with the hard-hitting realisation that this is a true story. At its heart, this book is a love story between Lale and Gita, showing how even if the most horrendous conditions, this fundamental human emotion survives and inspires bravery and hope in those who were there, across the years to the reader.