Helpful Score: 1
Though not terribly original, this love story was certainly a fast and entertaining read. The end was, unfortunately, predictable, but still managed to evoke my emotions. A short, albeit powerful novel, my only real complaint was that this book was just too short, too narrow in scope. I think that this book could have been nicely integrated into a larger book as a secondary plot. Translated from the German, I thought that the translator did a nice job, but I would pity anyone who reads this book who does not have at least an understanding of conversational French, as little French was translated into English. The characters seemed a little stiff at times, but, really I think this was more because of the focus of the book being so narrow.
Helpful Score: 1
Michael Wallner writes a true account of what really happened when the Gestapo arrived in France during World War II. His writing is emotional; from love to torture to despondency. He writes and has done his research thoroughly. The reader feels the emotions.
His description of the torture of the people was correct, the Gestapo, the French Resistance. The book may not be one for the tender-hearted. But, it is a book of reality of what did happen for many during World War II in the European countries. An excellent read.
His description of the torture of the people was correct, the Gestapo, the French Resistance. The book may not be one for the tender-hearted. But, it is a book of reality of what did happen for many during World War II in the European countries. An excellent read.
