The best-seller of 2018 is based on the true story of Lale Sokolov a Jewish Auschwitz survivor.
Dates read: 17/02/2022 to 19/02/2022
Star rating: ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐
Word to describe: Ethereal
Genre: Historical Fiction
The Tattooist of Auschwitz was on my books to read before I die list, alongside several classics and other historical fiction. I knew little about the story going in other than what I had read in reviews and had been told by family members - which mostly consisted of "this book is great you're going to love it!". Now that I have finished and adored this story I can say for definite that those people were 100% right.
This story is heartbreaking and captivating. It hooks your attention from the first page and you simply can't help but read on. Lale's bravery and resilience during his time as a Jewish captive in Nazi-controlled Europe are inspiring. Both his character and real-life persona is fantastic to read about. His dedication to the freedom of himself and his love, and his passion for helping others is something to envy. This character is fantastically written and there is simply nothing else to add but wow.
From the first chapter to the final one, The Tattooist of Auschwitz grips your focus and leaves you wanting more. After reading this book I have gone and bought others written by Heather Morris. Her writing style is fantastic and emotive - you can genuinely feel the longing and despair her characters feel as well as the relief and love in those happy moments. The story is fantastic with so many turns and moments that left me shocked and in genuine disbelief.
For a short moment whilst reading this book I forgot I was reading a true story. Every event that happens seems so out of this world that it's almost unreal. The second I finished the book the wow moment faded and slowly became anger and frustration. These things happened to a large number of people. This is a book that I am glad I read but one that would certainly be difficult to read more than once. The respect I have for this story it utmost I encourage everyone to try this book at least once, but stay aware of how horrific and difficult this topic is.
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