Lilac Girls is loosely based on the real life stories of Caroline Ferriday, a New York socialite and philanthropist, and ambitious Ravensbrück doctor Herta Oberheuser. Kasia Kuzmerick, a Polish teenager working for the Underground, is a fictional character but based on a real woman. “It’s just a thing, Kasia. Don’t waste your energy on the hate. That will kill you sure as anything. Focus on keeping your strength. You’re resourceful. Find a way to outsmart them.” Caroline is a wealthy, single woman who volunteers at the French consulate at […]
Just Your Average, Forgettable World War II novel …
I have been interested in the Holocaust and World War II since I was about 8 years old and have read quite a few novels, fictionalized accounts and nonfiction books on the topics as a result. I have certainly taken breaks at various points but always tend to come back to the topic. It also means there are certain types of books I am less likely to pick up based on previous experience. While I liked Sarah’s Key on initial read because of the view […]