The Drowned and the Saved

80/100

This book impressed upon my mind, profoundly. It's a deep, penetrating retrospection, a journey in the minds of the people of the Auschwitz. When I say people, I don't mean only the Jews- common, privileged and collaborators know as kapos, but I also mean the political prisoners, soldiers, businessmen, common nazis.

This book is very different from the popular books about concentration camps we see in the pop culture. The actual scenario was much intricate in detail, with so many grey areas, cruelty, repressions, and miseducations which, I think quite understandably not suitable for pop media if you want to both create a great work and make money.

It's a small book but surprisingly quotable! However, I'll refrain from quoting and will urge you to read it by yourself.