Official Review: The Weeping Woman of Putten

[Kelsey Hatch]

I found the sample quite enjoyable, and I am impressed to hear that this is a true story set in the place where the author grew up. Interviewing family and family friends is a superb way to capture the personal historical context. The plot sounds devastating and emotional as well, adding a real element to what we might read about in history books. Thanks for a captivating review!

[Tanvirononto]

Seeing the title arouses my interest to read the book. I think we should learn from history and after reading the book I learned it again. Many thanks to the author for reminding me of history

[Alphonsius]

History is meant to be cherished. I like the fact that the author revisits the Hitler times and your review pushes me to read the book. Thanks for the review.

[Beatus]

During the genocide in Rwanda, I remember a story about a woman watching her husband buried alive from the shoulders down. Only the head was left to stick out of the ground so that it can be kicked for fun. I wonder how can such a thought form in a human mind? Nice review that made me think if humans are more evil than they are good. Kudos to the author.

[Seraphia Bunny Sparks]

A fictional story that is based on true events? I think that this book sounds like one that I'd at least be interested in checking out. I think that I will put this book on my to-be-read shelf and check out a few pages and see if it piques my interest.

[kdstrack]

There is so much of history that we still don't know. The Netherlands is rarely linked with WWII history. This looks intriguing and eye-opening. Thanks for this informative recommendation. Great review!

[Odette Chace]

This sounds like quite a heavy read. While I am glad that this true story has been told, I don't think I will be reading this one. The atrocities committed during WWII defy comprehension, and these unique perspectives keep us from forgetting how truly awful it was. Thanks for a great review.

[Katherine Smith]

I always like reading about stories that have a basis in fact especially when they uncover things that you did not previously know about in the first place. I did not know anything about the Nazis occupation in the Netherlands because most of the time we are taught about the occupation of France or the bombings of England. I also am inspired by the resilience of these people who continued to survive despite the horrors that they endured.

[NatRose]

I'm not a huge fan of historical fiction, but I do appreciate when historical fiction books give you insight into true events like this one does. Thanks for the review!

[Officialboluwatife]

Wow, an amazing historical fiction story. Despite being a fiction most of the event of the book actually happened. Reading this review makes me want to read the book. I will want to know how the people if people of Putten survived this tragedy. Nice Review.

[DorcasToo]

I love history but I have never loved reading about Nazis. So I might or might not read it. Congratulations to the author on BOTD. Thanks for your review.

[Prince Jeremy]

Now this is my kind of historical fiction and it is even based on the nazi war an unforgetable time in history . Cant wait to read this

[Ngozi Onyibor]

Every now and then you read a story that reminds you of how lucky we are to only read about stories like this. I can only imagine the horrors people that experienced war and Nazi occupation faced. I am grateful for the relative peace we have now.

[hayley080690]

i have only recently started reading genre on histor, always thought i wokld like them but have surprised myself and do like them.this will be a great read i think

[Kelyn]

I have long been fascinated by the personal accounts of those who survived WWII and the Nazi regime. I naturally assume that the book will have depth of emotion, as you mention. Though I generally avoid books that are 'tear-jerkers,' given the subject of this one, I'll be putting it on my reading shelf. Thanks for the well-written review!