The Tattooist of Auschwitz

I thought this book was very good. Then I read some things about the inaccuracies in the book. It is historical fiction, so I didn't expect it to be totally accurate. But, I do think that it should be more accurate than it is due to the fact that the history of Auschwitz is so so disturbing and brutal. The treatment of human beings, by other human beings, during this time in history marks a period of time so important, so huge, that it should always be presented as brutal as it was, even in fiction.

This is a pretty good historical fiction novel written about the holocaust. As expected, it has some really horrific scenes. If you get triggered a lot, do your research before reading this one. What I didn’t expect was a love story. So, to wrap up this review, this is a great love story told in one of the worst times in world history.

Things I disliked:

1. It was too fast. Left me with questions.

2. Should have been written as nonfiction.

Things I liked:

1. Loved the characters.

2. Had me invested in their relationship.

Can’t wait to read books two and three.

It’s difficult to express the joy this story gives given the extreme sadness that underpins it. The strength of the human will to survive, of love, and of community is so poignant.