Read by Maxwell Glick.
I found this book interesting. It is historical fiction which isn't always my bag but Polydoros' writing is captivating and I really enjoyed the story, despite the dark nature of it. There is a sweetness to the main character that contrasts the horrendous events happening around him. I would have liked to have seen more from some of the other characters but that might have stretched the tale beyond its purpose. I enjoyed the multitude of backgrounds to the characters, especially differentiating them from each other such that they weren't just "Jews." The hatred borne against them was sadly not unfamiliar. There is a deep sadness to this story; also a fury. I was prepared for a greater twist than the book had and I'm glad that my suspicions were not correct (I think the preparation for such twists are a mark of our current trends in television shows, movies, and novels). All being said, I liked this book and I would be curious to read other novels by Polydoros.
4.75/5
I found this book interesting. It is historical fiction which isn't always my bag but Polydoros' writing is captivating and I really enjoyed the story, despite the dark nature of it. There is a sweetness to the main character that contrasts the horrendous events happening around him. I would have liked to have seen more from some of the other characters but that might have stretched the tale beyond its purpose. I enjoyed the multitude of backgrounds to the characters, especially differentiating them from each other such that they weren't just "Jews." The hatred borne against them was sadly not unfamiliar. There is a deep sadness to this story; also a fury. I was prepared for a greater twist than the book had and I'm glad that my suspicions were not correct (I think the preparation for such twists are a mark of our current trends in television shows, movies, and novels). All being said, I liked this book and I would be curious to read other novels by Polydoros.
4.75/5
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