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[Following is an official OnlineBookClub.org review of "Why didn't they leave?" by Eva Hnizdo.]
History is a fun aspect of life. I've always enjoyed reading historical fiction and history books. There are several lessons to be learned from history. One can even say that history provided the foundation for today's world setting and structure. If I begin to list the importance of history, I fear I won't be able to stop. The list goes on and on and on. Don't even get me started on the cultural importance. History provides the necessary knowledge for cultural heritage and background.
Why didn't they leave? by Eva Hnizdo is a historical fiction novel about a family of Czech and Jewish origin. The story features tales from the Nazi invasion, the Communist takeover, and the Soviet invasion of Czechoslovakia. The book contains several themes which include nepotism, racism, antisemitism, etc.
In 1940, the Nazis invaded Czechoslovakia. Magda Stein and other Jews were not allowed to go to school anymore. The Germans confiscated Jewish properties, made them wear yellow stars for identification, and eventually sent them to Theresienstadt to live. Magda Stein along with her brother, Oskar, and parents, Bruno and Franzi Stein, were sent there. Living in Theresienstadt was horrible. The living accommodations were unhygienic and poor. Several people were beaten, starved, humiliated, and killed. Families were also separated from each other. The war finally ended on the 2nd of May, 1945. Not everybody survived. Magda lost several relatives, and it was hard to fit back into normal life activities. The storyline continues and spans through three generations. Grab a copy of this book to find out the story of Magda Stein, her daughter Zuzana, and her grandson, Adam.
This is the most thrilling historical fiction novel I've read this year. I was wowed by the storyline. I learned a lot about Jewish, German, and Czech culture. I also learned about the Nazi invasion and the horrible treatment of the Jewish people. I also learned a thing or two about world politics, Communism, and Zionism. The book was very well-researched. The author also wrote from her personal experiences which gave the book a real-life setting. It almost felt as if I was reading a memoir. The storyline was very compelling. The book not only explored things like antisemitism and nepotism. It also explored romance and familial values. The book had thrilling bits, emotional bits, and heartbreaking bits.
There was nothing I disliked about this book. The author wrote in a stylistic manner that made the storyline very interesting. I read the book nonstop for three days and made sure to get every detail because I couldn't bear to miss out on any information. The book was structured perfectly. The storyline contained the story of more than one generation detailed adequately. And, it was not one bit confusing because of the way the events were arranged. The character development was superb. The book contained major and minor characters that were well-developed and their roles were expressed clearly. It would be hard for me to pick a favorite character. But if I had to choose three characters, I would like the most. It would be Franzi, Zuzana, and Marie. Their approach to situations was awesome. Especially Franzi, with everything she went through.
The book was professionally and exceptionally edited. I didn't come across any errors while reading it. The book was easy to comprehend and contained many important details. I'm therefore rating this book 4 out of 4 stars. I recommend this book to lovers of historical fiction and those interested in Jewish, Czech, and German history.
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History is a fun aspect of life. I've always enjoyed reading historical fiction and history books. There are several lessons to be learned from history. One can even say that history provided the foundation for today's world setting and structure. If I begin to list the importance of history, I fear I won't be able to stop. The list goes on and on and on. Don't even get me started on the cultural importance. History provides the necessary knowledge for cultural heritage and background.
Why didn't they leave? by Eva Hnizdo is a historical fiction novel about a family of Czech and Jewish origin. The story features tales from the Nazi invasion, the Communist takeover, and the Soviet invasion of Czechoslovakia. The book contains several themes which include nepotism, racism, antisemitism, etc.
In 1940, the Nazis invaded Czechoslovakia. Magda Stein and other Jews were not allowed to go to school anymore. The Germans confiscated Jewish properties, made them wear yellow stars for identification, and eventually sent them to Theresienstadt to live. Magda Stein along with her brother, Oskar, and parents, Bruno and Franzi Stein, were sent there. Living in Theresienstadt was horrible. The living accommodations were unhygienic and poor. Several people were beaten, starved, humiliated, and killed. Families were also separated from each other. The war finally ended on the 2nd of May, 1945. Not everybody survived. Magda lost several relatives, and it was hard to fit back into normal life activities. The storyline continues and spans through three generations. Grab a copy of this book to find out the story of Magda Stein, her daughter Zuzana, and her grandson, Adam.
This is the most thrilling historical fiction novel I've read this year. I was wowed by the storyline. I learned a lot about Jewish, German, and Czech culture. I also learned about the Nazi invasion and the horrible treatment of the Jewish people. I also learned a thing or two about world politics, Communism, and Zionism. The book was very well-researched. The author also wrote from her personal experiences which gave the book a real-life setting. It almost felt as if I was reading a memoir. The storyline was very compelling. The book not only explored things like antisemitism and nepotism. It also explored romance and familial values. The book had thrilling bits, emotional bits, and heartbreaking bits.
There was nothing I disliked about this book. The author wrote in a stylistic manner that made the storyline very interesting. I read the book nonstop for three days and made sure to get every detail because I couldn't bear to miss out on any information. The book was structured perfectly. The storyline contained the story of more than one generation detailed adequately. And, it was not one bit confusing because of the way the events were arranged. The character development was superb. The book contained major and minor characters that were well-developed and their roles were expressed clearly. It would be hard for me to pick a favorite character. But if I had to choose three characters, I would like the most. It would be Franzi, Zuzana, and Marie. Their approach to situations was awesome. Especially Franzi, with everything she went through.
The book was professionally and exceptionally edited. I didn't come across any errors while reading it. The book was easy to comprehend and contained many important details. I'm therefore rating this book 4 out of 4 stars. I recommend this book to lovers of historical fiction and those interested in Jewish, Czech, and German history.
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This seems like quite an intriguing plot. Would definitely love to have this book on my shelf. Great review.
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This looks very interesting. It's also one of my favourite genres so I'll definitely give it a try. Thanks for the review!
