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Easy to read because it is probably YA level, but it was quite compelling. At first I though “oh great, another WWII book”. But I totally enjoyed it and felt I was learning to empathize with those who suffered thru this horrible time I the Eastern European countries.
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I LOVE this book!! It is one of those books you can not put down! It’s so sad and interesting at the same time! Would highly recommend this book! I would highly recommend the second book also!!
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This book deserves five stars and more. It is masterfully written and conveys the horrors of war and a tragic shipwreck in a way few works of fiction can. It belongs in the same class as THE RED BADGE OF COURAGE and JOHNNY GOT HIS GUN, in that reading it is not a pleasant experience. The deaths of beloved characters will haunt you. Some war stories leave the reader inspired by the triumph of the human spirit. This is not one of them. It's grim, filled with physical and emotional suffering. If you think war is exciting or glorious, this book will change your mind. It also sheds some light on the nearly-forgotten real-life sinking of the WILHELM GUSTLOFF.
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It is an extremely well written story about a largely unknown WW 2 event. It expresses the horror of war as seen by people of different origins so eloquently.
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An amazing tale of historical fiction based on events most people never have known.
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