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The sheer breadth of stories of heroism from WWII never ceases to amaze me. In this latest novel by Pam Jenoff, we learn about yet another way that Jews survived the hell that was brought upon them during the German occupation. When all of their options are exhausted, Sadie Gault and her family have no choice but to escape to the sewers of Poland to survive. With countless harrowing experiences, the odds of survival are miniscule, but along the way, serendipity offers the aid of an unlikely ally, Ella. The question then becomes whether or not they can survive together.
Ms. Jenoff wrote a story that kept me on the edge of my seat, needing to know what happened to Sadie and Ella, who truly became like dear friends to me. The story was incredibly heartbreaking, but somehow redemptive despite the tragedy the characters faced. Jenoff didn't pull any punches with regard to the dire circumstances faced by each individual.
The story was fully engrossing and the writing was authentic. I was most astonished to read the process that the author went through to write this book, having to, at one point, completely scrap her original draft. Talk about determination! We thank you for not giving up, Ms. Jenoff. Your tireless work certainly paid off!
Many thanks to NetGalley and Harlequin Books for gifting me with this advanced reader's copy in exchange for an honest review!
Read 5/4/21
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