Is it just me or does it seem like there is a new Holocaust book out every other day?
I always liked Anne Frank, but I don't think I'd enjoy this much more than a "c" either.

I agree with Jenna, there are sooo many Holocaust books out that it's become redundant to write one! This is unfortunate because the Holocaust was so destructive and criminal and horrendous that we must never forget it! Although there are holocausts going on today around the world, we tend to read about them and see them on tv and "sigh" and turn away and wonder what we could possibly do about it anyway. It's difficult to grade a book similar to Anne Frank's in that age of the Nazi Holocaust of the Jews... I can totally understand that. We really can only pray for those who were there, who still feel its sting and trauma, and for those who are suffering now. Thanks for taking the time to review this book no matter what the outcome. Your choice put a spotlight on the issues.
Deb/BookishDame

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There are tons of Holocaust books out there, something I like since it's a subject I'm interested in. No matter how many times I read Holocaust stories, I'm still amazed, disgusted and incredulous that something like that could happen.

This book, though, just didn't really add anything new. Like I said, it was sort of anticlimatic. I feel bad saying that - I mean, I'm glad the people survived, it's just that storywise, it's not as exciting. Know what I mean?

I thought the poisiealbum made this one unique, but you're right that it lacks some of the power because her family escapes. I'll link to your review on War Through the Generations.