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For readers of Schindler's List, The Man Who Broke into Auschwitz and The Boy in the Striped Pyjamas
Born in New Zealand, Heather Morris is passionate about stories of survival, resilience and hope. In 2003, while working in a large public hospital in Melbourne, Heather was introduced to an elderly gentleman who 'might just have a story worth telling'. The day she met Lale Sokolov changed both their lives. Lale's story formed the basis for The Tattooist of Auschwitz and the follow-up novel, Cilka's Journey. In 2021 she published the phenomenal conclusion to the Tattooist trilogy, Three Sisters, after being asked to tell the story of three Holocaust survivors who knew Lale from their time in Auschwitz-Birkenau. Together, her novels have sold more than 16 million copies worldwide. Her exceptional new novel, Sisters Under the Rising Sun, was published in 2023 bringing another heart-wrenching true story to life with experiences of women in Japanese POW camps, how they found bravery in sisterhood and the hope to survive in music.
a sincere...moving attempt to speak the unspeakable
*The Sunday Times*
What an extraordinary and important book this is. We need as many
memories of the Holocaust as we can retain, and this is a moving
and ultimately uplifting story of love, loyalties and friendship
amidst the horrors of war. I'm so glad Lale and Gita were
eventually able to live long and happy lives together, and thankful
that Heather Morris was moved to record their incredible story.
It's a triumph
*Jill Mansell*
A truly remarkable read
*BBC Breakfast*
Extraordinary - moving, confronting and uplifting . . . a story
about the extremes of human behaviour: calculated brutality
alongside impulsive and selfless acts of love. I recommend it
unreservedly'
*Graeme Simsion, author of The Rosie Project*
Based on the true story of Lale Sokolov, who is forced to tattoo
numbers on his fellow concentration camp detainees' arms.
*The Bookseller*
Nothing that I could possibly write here would be eloquent enough
to convey to you how powerful and moving this book was. I could go
on for pages telling you how well this is written, nothing is
overdramatized...she just tell this tale that is at its bare bones
a love story. I cried entire buckets of tears. Finally I will use
the words of Lale "If you wake up in the morning, it is a good day"
that it is. That it is
*Netgalley Reviewer*
What I loved so much about this book is that it actually made me
stop and think; each and every one of those people, regardless of
their number or rank within the system or whether they survived or
didn't, had their own story. A quite unexpected story in fact of
love, despite the odds, within the concentration camps. What's so
beautiful about this book is not actually that it's true. Because
it is both too beautiful and too ugly to really "enjoy" reading
such an honest first hand account. What struck me the most was how
quickly relationships, and very strong friendships almost akin to
family, develop when times are so terrible. A hard-hitting,
important book with love at it's core. A brave story shared with an
author who delivers it perfectly for one man, and his love affair,
who would not be defeated
*Netgalley Reviewer*
I don't like reading war time books because they get too depressing
or too political. But this one was so different, it gave you hope,
that even in the darkest of times if your willpower and faith is
strong you can come out successful
*Book Ninja*
It is one of the rarer stories of the Holocaust, that dares to
feature romance in such a place of misery, hopelessness and the
dearth of birdsong. Love happened, and the unlikely, nay downright
impossible, happened, and this heartfelt book is a very enjoyable
presentation of that.
*The Bookbag*
A beautifully written harrowing story of one man's will to survive
in Auschwitz...it is a story of hope and endurance and a beauty
that emerges when all around is painted in black. As a reader you
cannot help but be affected by this account the simplicity of the
story telling only adds to the poignancy...
*Library Thing*
This is an outstanding read...An extremely powerful and absorbing
read that had me in tears at the most surprising moments and it
will be making an appearance in my Top Ten of 2017. It is due to be
published in January 2018 and I hand on heart urge everyone to read
it.
*Batty About Books*
Though very hard to read in places, this story is full of hope,
love, courage and kindness. It made me cry a lot, but in places it
also made me smile, as it shows humanity at its best in the worst
of times. Lale had nothing but positivity and determination and,
along with Gita and many of the other prisoners, is one of the
bravest people you will ever read about. This review doesn't come
close to doing The Tattooist of Auschwitz justice. It's such a
heartbreaking, beautiful story and one I'm so glad Lale got to
tell
*Foreword Books*
The Tattooist of Auschwitz is a very moving book, showing the
survival of humanity in a brutal place. I love this story
*The Reading Life*
Lale Sokolov's story not only moving and heart-breaking, but also
humbling and inspiring hope. I was so totally blown away by this
book that I am really struggling to find words for the emotions it
evoked in me. In her writing, Morris manages to convey the spirit
of a young man trying to survive, but also hold on to his humanity
the best he can. It was heart-breaking and humbling to see the
strength of the human spirit in the face of death. What an amazing
man. What an amazing story. Everyone should read this unforgettable
book
*But Books Are Better*
I don't think I've ever felt happier about a love story than
now.
I really admired Lale from the very start of this novel, his
positivity and his determination to survive shine through from the
very beginning and it was wonderful to see how he tries to give
Gita hope when she sees none. Heather Morris did a brilliant job
writing Lale's personal story, and even though it was a very
compelling testimony and there were still many sad moments to get
through, the overruling feeling after I finished it is one of
warmth and contentment for these two individuals. Lale and Gita's
love story was a perfect counterweight for the predominant
harshness of this novel.
*The Belgian Reviewer*
I absolutely loved this book and thought it was a powerful and
emotional story of survival in such an awful time. Lale is such a
wonderful, amazing man who uses his power as the tattooist to help
others, he is truly an amazing man...This story is such an
emotional one that I found myself really pacing through this book,
I found it so difficult to put down. It was beautiful and inspiring
and I hope others pick up this book when it is released next year.
I highly recommend this
*Life and Tea*
This was such an emotional read, so many highs of Lale and Gita and
then so many lows of friends lost along the way
*Lozzi Book Reviews*
I've always held a deep respect for books that remind us how
terribly bad human nature can be if left unbridled, so it went
without question that this book was a must-read. I very much
enjoyed reading this, and I envy the author for the precious hours
she was able to spend with such a forgiving, peaceful human being.
It would be an honor to have met Lale Sokolov
*Slightly Cracked Belle*
'Lale did what had to be done to survive, but he also boosted
morale and saved inestimable lives by appropriating food and
medical supplies from right under the noses of the SS Death's Head
Units. He was naturally empathetic, well liked by his fellow
prisoners and held out to the end with his dignity and integrity
unblemished. More amazingly, perhaps, is that he developed a deep
and enduring love for a women he had branded upon entering the
camp.
The Tattooist of Auschwitz is the remarkable, percipient, utterly
unforgettable novel based on Lale's experiences as camp
tätowierer
*Book Jotter*
Even when we think we've heard enough we will never be free of the
stories of the Holocaust and we shouldn't be. As long as there is
ink and paper the stories need to be told because there is always
one we haven't heard. The Tattooist of Auschwitz was one of those
for me...we know at the outset they survive but it's in the how
that keeps us riveted and shaking our heads in amazement at the
courage, the determination to survive and the love these two have
for each other
*WeeSied*
The Tattooist of Auschwitz is a very powerful and emotional read.
At times it is overwhelmingly harrowing, yet at the same time there
is always a hint of hope.
*Little Miss No Sleep*
one of the most life-affirming, courageous, unforgettable and human
stories of the Holocaust: the love story of the tattooist of
Auschwitz.
*The Book Trail*
The Tattooist of Auschwitz, is a tale that will live long in the
minds of its readers.Morris weaves Lale's story into a mesmerising
fictional narrative, that at times leaves the reader astonished not
purely by what Lale witnesses and experiences, but the
determination and resolve of this man. It is both a terrific
oxymoron and a testimony of the triumph of love that the human
capacity for affection and compassion can reveal itself in such an
horrific setting, but it is also testament to these two individuals
that they can foster love in the darkest of moments. This is a book
whose story - not least because it is based on true events -
couldn't fail to affect me. I longed for Lale and Gita's happiness
and future, but I was also haunted by all those who didn't achieve
either. For me, reading this book was a pleasure, a lesson and a
reminder; I would recommend it to all readers.
*Nudge Books, Bookhugger review 5/5**
I couldn't put this book down. Despite the horrors within its
pages, this is also a tale of love, friendships, and hope. It's a
story that made me stop and think about the individual stories of
other prisoners in these camps, what they had to do to stay alive
and who they lost along the way. Stories that we will never know
but that we should never forget existed. This is a short novel but
it packs a huge punch; the combination of Heather Morris'
storytelling and Lale's unforgettable true story make this book
impossible to put down.
*Strupag book blog*
The story broke my heart over and over, but also gave me hope. Out
of something so awful, the love between Lale and Gita was born and
managed to withstand and survive. It's something you need to read
to believe because the tale is like something out of a movie. Of
course, I gave this 5 stars. It is beautifully written and tells an
incredible story that needed to be told.
*Chloe Metzger*
Somehow both Lale and Gita survive - this isn't a spoiler, this is
a true story and so we know at the outset they survive but it's in
the how that keeps us riveted and shaking our heads in amazement at
the courage, the determination to survive and the love these two
have for each other. I can only imagine a person could only survive
if there was cunning and courage and caring involved.
*Denice’s Day*
This is an important period in history, one that should never be
forgotten or taken lightly. Heather has done a wonderful job in
relating Lala's story. It is an emotional journey, and even now I
still feel the emotion as I write this review, a few days after
reading the book.
*Me and My Books*
This is not a comfortable read and nor should it be. What the Jews
and other minority groups suffered at the hands of the Nazi's is
something the world should never forget. The fact that this is a
true story makes it all the more horrific, yet it has glimmers of
hope and humour and ultimately love.
*My Bookish Blogspot*
Despite how much this book broke my heart, it also reassured me
that things weren't all bad for all of the people stuck in
concentration camps, & that some were able to find happiness in
small doses.
*Writing Wolves*
I really did appreciate it was inspired by the true events of a
couple; both humbling and heartbreaking, I was captivated by their
love story. I felt like this point of view was incredibly original.
Lale was not just a typical prisoner of Auschwitz concentration
camp- he was the tattooist. I have never read any WWII fiction with
this type of perspective and I was in awe of the atrocities he
experienced were explained. The lengths that Lale goes through to
protect Gita were astonishing and their will to survive was
fascinating.
*Clues and Reviews*
This is definitely a book that will stay with me for a very long
time. It also needs to be shared far and wide, to be read by all
ages and all peoples, so that would happened is never forgotten, so
that it never happens again.
*Secret Library Book Blog*
Out of one of the worst periods of human history comes an
inspirational story of love, hope and survival... a beacon of light
amidst the dark ruins of the Holocaust.Lale's harrowing but
unforgettable story is one of beauty and brutality, life and death,
humanity and inhumanity, but through it all the flame of hope never
dies. It is the beacon that sees him through the very worst of
times and gives light to the rest of his days. An extraordinary
story of an extraordinary love...
*Lancashire Evening Post*
The story, the tale of Lale and Gita is so memorable
*Much Ado About Books*
This book is unmissable. It's a readable, sensitive, morally
complicated and engrossing story
*Those Precious Stolen Moments*
The Tattooist of Auschwitz is a story of love against all the odds.
It is beautifully written, desperately sad and at the same time
triumphant. A must read WW2 novel
*The Welsh Librarian*
Would I recommend this story? A million times yes! This is a story
that not only needs to be read, but it's one that we can not afford
to forget. It is moving, emotional, gritty, and most importantly,
real
*Minimac Reviews*
A fascinating insight in the life at Auschwitz and how the main
character manages to survive by having given the task of tattooing
the numbers on the arms of the prisoners of Auschwitz. You probably
won't keep your eyes dry with this one! I can highly recommend The
Tattooist Of Auschwitz to any fan of the genre
*It's All About Books*
This is a debut novel by Heather Morris, it is a true account of
Lale Sokolov's time in Auschwitz. It's a harrowing read of the
treatment the prisoners endured. This was a brutal and chilling
read but also very emotive...this was sensitively written and
compelling, I sometimes had step back for a moment to remind myself
that this really happened and everything I was reading was a
devastating and cruel reality. This is definitely a book that I
recommend you pick up in 2018...
*Louise Loves Books*
The fact that this is a true story makes it all the more horrific,
yet it has glimmers of hope and humour and ultimately love
*My Bookish Blog Spot*
I really did appreciate it was inspired by the true events of a
couple; both humbling and heartbreaking, I was captivated by their
love story
*Clues and Reviews*
Despite the ugliness and the gut wrenching setting there is beauty
in this book, the resilience that Lale finds deep in himself, his
courage and above all his strength of character shine through, as
does his love for Gita. The author has done an incredible job of
retelling Lale and his Gita's story, at times I felt I was there
alongside him, I felt his despair, his pain and those moments when
it would have been easier to have given up than live another day. I
found the end of the book very emotional as the reader learns what
happened to Lale and Gita in the years after Auschwitz. This is one
book that will haunt me for a long time to come, but I think it's a
book everyone should read. Highly recommended
*The Book Review Cafe*
It is a story full of horror but of hope and the strength of human
spirit in the face of adversity and Lale and Gita were such an
admirable, brave couple and I'm glad I got to read their story, as
many stories were unable to be told
*Books And Me*
It is a story full of horror but of hope and the strength of human
spirit in the face of adversity and Lale and Gita were such an
admirable, brave couple and I'm glad I got to read their story, as
many stories were unable to be told
*Bookkaz*
I fell just a bit more in love with Lale the more I read.
*Sissi Reads*
A powerful and deeply moving story of survival and also a
remarkable love story
*The Last Word*
The Tattooist of Auschwitz is very much a story of survival. The
Tattooist of Auschwitz isn't just about how Lale met and fell in
love with Gita, but also about how courage, pride and stubbornness
ensured they survived. It's beautifully written as fiction, even
though it's a true story. I would say it's an 'easy read' but it's
certainly not, due to the subject matter - instead, it's difficult
and disturbing at times. This is an emotional book about the
importance of hope and is thought provoking and inspiring. Lale and
Gita's story will stay with me forever.
*Off The Shelf Books*
This is in my opinion another book that should be read in schools
to teach about the Holocaust and how it affected the people then
and how it should teach us lessons for the future. The survivors
and those that lost their lives deserve for their stories to live
on. One last thing I need to say, have the tissues at hand and be
prepared to read late into the night and have this book take over
your mind and thoughts from the very beginning to the very end.
*Jeanz Book Read and Review*
Lale's harrowing but unforgettable story is one of beauty and
brutality, life and death, humanity and inhumanity, but through it
all the flame of hope never dies. It is the beacon that sees him
through the very worst of times and gives light to the rest of his
days. An extraordinary story of an extraordinary love...
*Chorley Guardian*
My words here will never do justice to such an important subject.
All I can do is to just ask you to read it for yourself. Lale's
story will stay with me and those who have read The Tattooist of
Auschwitz. The Tattooist of Auschwitz is a powerful and deeply
moving story of survival and also a remarkable love story. Both
Lale and Gita's story will stay with me forever as these stories
must be told for future generations to understand and to learn.
HIGHLY RECOMMENDED.
*The Last Word Book Review*
The romance and love between Gita and Lale was heartbreaking and
heartwarming in equal measures and proves that the human spirit
can't be crushed by evil and that despite the horrors they
witnessed and the violence they experienced during their 3 years at
Auschwitz, they were able to help and provide comfort for many
others. This book really needs to be read by EVERYONE as it's a
wonderful reminder of survival, hope and love.
*Compulsive Readers*
Morris's sensitive and humane writing includes recognisable key
events that have been covered in other stories about the Holocaust,
anchoring the authenticity of Lale's tale, and here they resonate
afresh as the devastating emotional impact of each event is renewed
through his perspective. The Tattooist of Auschwitz features more
than one story of courage under horrific conditions, this is a
story that gives voice to the millions of lives that were lost.
*Pam Reader*
It tells an incredibly powerful story that so many people had to
live through. It shows that even in such an awful circumstance,
people can still put others before themselves.
*Geeking Ginger*
This story, full of beauty and hope, is based on years of
interviews author Heather Morris conducted with real-life Holocaust
survivor and Auschwitz-Birkenau tattooist Ludwig (Lale) Sokolov. It
is heart-wrenching, illuminating, and unforgettable.
*Boovers*
The Tattooist of Auschwitz is a very powerful and emotional read.
This is a very emotive story of love and friendship in the most
unlikely of places. I couldn't put this book down and ended up
reading it in one three hour sitting last night. I had tears in my
eyes while reading this, and by the time I reached the Author's
Note and additional information I was properly crying.
*Little Miss No Sleep*
Hats off to the author who has been able to listen to so much pain
from the mouth of the real Lale and has so much skill to make this
book an incredible story, who kidnaps from the first line and
intrudes overwhelmingly into our daily life, forcing us to continue
to know what it will happen, what will happen to Lale and Gita. A
story of impact, shocking and proving that true love can overcome
any storm, any atrocity. There is always something more powerful
than evil and bad.
*The Shelter of Books*
He was so brave and many people survived thanks to him. I'm so glad
this book exists and I hope a lot of people read it. Never
forget
*A Song of Book and Coffee*
One of the most life affirming, courageous, unforgettable and human
stories of the Holocaust: the love story of The Tattooist of
Auschwitz
*The Hunt Post*
A moving true love story that also solves a historical puzzle about
the tattooist's identity
*Church Times*
This is an important story and I am glad that Lale got the chance
to tell it. It offers a unique perspective of the war that I hadn't
encountered before
*Noctua Review*
Heather has done a wonderful job in relating Lale's story. It is an
emotional journey, and even now I still feel the emotion as I write
this review, a few days after reading the book
*Vonnibee*
This story, full of beauty and hope, is based on years of
interviews author Heather Morris conducted with real-life Holocaust
survivor and Auschwitz-Birkenau tattooist Ludwig (Lale) Sokolov. It
is heart-wrenching, illuminating, and unforgettable
*Dressed To Read*
This is a hugely involved and involving story of love in an
impossible place...an inspiring story
*Waterford Today*
the stories of survivors need to be told, without them there is
more chance we will repeat the past. Morris does that in a
sensitive way, and she brings a little lightness to a very dark
story.
*MMCheryl*
I am honestly finding it difficult to put into words how heart
wrenching this book was. I generally would like to thank Lale
Soklov for letting Heather Morris share his story of how he fought
for his survival and for the one he loved.
*Hannah Reads*
Stories of the Holocaust will always be harrowing and shocking no
matter how many have gone before, but the character of Lale Sokolov
makes this one uniquely romantic, life-affirming and even funny in
places.
*The Literary Sofa*
The Tattooist of Auschwitz by Heather Morris was very bit as
harrowing as I expected, and I could not put it down. It tells the
true story of Lale Sokolov, a Jewish prisoner who had a secret love
affair within the walls of the concentration camp. It's a
beautiful, shocking, upsetting and uplifting story; I thoroughly
recommend reading it
*Panziereads*
It took three years of thrice-weekly meetings between Lale
Eisenberg and Heather Morris for the author to gain the survivor's
trust. For that alone, readers should be indebted to Morris: Lale
was a man of Herculean moral strength, and his Odyssean story of
humanity, survival and eventual reunion with Gita, deserves a wide
audience
*Jewish Chronicle*
I honestly didn't realise how emotionally invested in this book I
was until I put it down and had tears streaming down my face.
Whether you have an interest in WW2 fiction or not, this is a book
you must add to your list because the love story shared between
Lale and Gita is one that deserves to be read - and Heather Morris
has done a beautiful job at crafting it
*Louise Hudson*
a touching and redemptive tale of love and selflessness
*Times Literary Supplement*
a beautiful story of survival and ultimate redemption
*Sunday World, Eire*
Haunting and unforgettable. 5/5
*Read Like Me*
What is striking about Heather Morris' new book, based on the
powerful and true story of "Lale" Sokolov, and focusing on his
experience in the most appalling of the Nazi camps, is how very
readable it is...That Lale and Gita both survived, and found each
other, is miraculous. The close bond forged between author and
protagonist in the three years preceding the latter's death in 2006
provides the text with the authenticity of a memoir. This is a
remarkable achievement
*The Tablet*
Grim and distressing yet it shows, like Schindler's List, the power
of humanity's bravery and compassion
*Nudge Book*
Despite the subject matter, I found this a very easy read. It's the
true story of Lale Sokolov - how he survived the horrors of
Auschwitz and found love along the way
*This West London Life*
Finding out Lale was not just a brave character in a book but a
real life person made me smile. His tenacity, charm, intelligence
and wit not only saved himself and Gita but hundreds of starving,
beaten prisoners in the camp
*Brunching Bookworm*
It's a story that shows that even in the darkest of places good
things can happen and, as clichéd as this sounds, love can conquer
all
*Reading Matters*
The Tattooist of Auschwitz shows true human bravery. It emphasises
the need for small acts of human kindness. It gives you the
incentive to see the good in every day despite the struggles we
each face
*Basic Gonzo*
This was one of the most moving, haunting and uplifting stories I
have ever read
*Busy Raising Wild Things*
I would definitely recommend that you read this book. Although it's
harrowing in parts, there is a light at the end of the tunnel in
this instance. This is a completely extraordinary, real life story
of survival and love. Heather provides the reader with the right
balance of facts, the reality of the death camps, emotions, humour
and most importantly, love. If you're anything like me when reading
it it will make you feel every emotion possible and you'll cry both
sad and happy tears.
*Ashleigh Bekkah*
It will make you weep as well as educate you and, even though in
the worst circumstances it is the very best of humanity
*Little Blog of Library Treasures*
Lale's strength and courage take the reader through every known
emotion and I would recommend anyone with a love of historical
fiction to read this book.
*Triskele Books*
The writing is strong and although the subject matter is harrowing,
I found that Morris did not tend to be over-emotional or dramatic.
She tells it as it is and spares no details
*Jan's Book Buzz*
It shines a light on the power of hope, a determination to survive
in spite of the barbarity of the camp. It left me feeling
heartbroken and humble
*Emma's Book Blog*
The Tattooist of Auschwitz is a book that still brings shivers to
my spine and tears to my eyes
*writing.ie*
The writing style of this novel is intriguing. It delivers a
concise immediacy that suggests confident, uncluttered movement as
the narrative proceeds, gathering momentum and delivering its
powerful storyline. No place here for maudlin sentimentality or
over indulgence. The telling is crisp, the dialogue and the
characters convincing. The territory may be familiar, but the
viewpoint is refreshingly original. Above all, it is an engrossing
read
*Historical Novel Society*
a compelling and unforgettable story of hope, courage and
survival
*Nenagh Guardian*
A 5 star read from me - tough and shocking but I feel it's
important these stories are still told so we never forget what took
place. Heather Morris does a great job of telling Lale and Gita's
story
*Always Need More Books*
I read in about 4 days. I couldn't put it down, it was so exciting,
sad and very easy to read
*Nanny On The Run*
Richard Armitage captured the tone of the text just right. Although
the story covers a tragic and delicate topic, there were times in
which to laugh; to love. Such is life... and at these times we, as
the listener, were uplifted by these small victories
*ReviewsFeed*
Powerful, emotional, and unforgettable. I would say that this is a
must-read
*Stephen Writes*
The Tattooist of Auschwitz is unique as it offers an in-depth and
extensive personal experience of an ordinary individual in the face
of the warfare. Readers are immersed in each traumatising
experience of Lale as this true story depicts the persecution and
dehumanisation of the prisoners of Auschwitz-Birkenau
*Razz Mag*
Lale is a very likeable character and The Tattooist of Auschwitz is
an uplifting story of his strength, his character and his will to
survive. It is the triumph of the human spirit.Whether you've never
read a Holocaust book before or you've read hundreds, The Tattooist
of Auschwitz is definitely worth a read
*Mum of Three World*
Knowing that the characters within the story were real and the
story that they had to tell was just as real really affected me and
made the story all the more enjoyable for me. The story - in spite
of its somewhat bleak content- has a happy ending and it's nice to
see that sometimes, for some people during the war, there was a
light at the end of the tunnel and they were allowed some happiness
in their lives
*Hollie in Wanderlust*
Lale is pragmatic and has a real desire to survive and this leads
to him gaining the role of tattooist at Aushwitz and Berkenhau. The
book follows his journey of desperation and love - showing what
humans are capable of under extreme circumstances and when pushed
to their limits
*What I'm Reading*
I felt that unlike other books there was an incredible feeling of
hope that ran throughout The Tattooist of Auschwitz. Hope is what
we all need to keep us going and it is extraordinary that in
Auschwitz some of the prisoners could find hope. Because of this I
found the book very uplifting... This is a story of survival and
endurance in the most extreme circumstances. It is an outstanding
read so please read it and pass the book on to the younger
generation
*Country Wives*
Extraordinary and heartbreaking
*Aberdeen Press and Journal*
What a wonderfully moving read! Such a heartbreaking - yet
heart-warming - story of love, sacrifice and survival. I've not
cried while reading a novel in a long time, but this one really got
to me. And, most amazing of all, it's a true story... simply
incredible
*Best Magazine*
A powerful evocation of the everyday horrors of life as a prisoner
in a concentration camp . . . message of how true love can
transcend even the most hellishly inhuman environments. This is a
perfect novel for book clubs and readers of historical fiction
*Publisher's Weekly*
A compelling read touching on all that is both abhorrent and
admirable in the human spirit
*Western People*
The remarkable story of survival and how love triumphed in that
lawless hell
*The Times*
To many, this book will be most appreciated for its powerful
evocation of the everyday horrors of life as a prisoner in a
concentration camp, while others will be heartened by the novel's
message of how true love can transcend even the most hellishly
inhuman environments. This is a perfect novel for book clubs and
readers of historical fiction
*Publishers Weekly*
Heartbreaking but very important
*Sheerluxe*
A gorgeous love story, based on a true relationship between two
innocent, young Jewish captives. It's easy to read, though not an
easy subject, and you will cry - but I can't recommend it
enough
*The Pool*
You will not regret adding this beautifully written book to your
summer reading list
*The Meath Herald*
Brilliant and heart-breaking
*BBC Breakfast*
Most important book I've read this year... Can't recommend it
highly enough
*BBC Radio 5 Live*
A phenomenon
*The Times*
Based on a true, moving and uplifting story, this is a
life-affirming, courageous and unforgettable tale
*Western Morning News*
Will stay with me for a very long time
*Sunday Post*
Beguiling
*The Guardian*
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