Review of Do You Really Want To Know?

Abdulahi Tijani · Post by **Abdulahi Tijani** » 21 Apr 2024, 17:47

You did a fantastic job with your review, which shows how much you must have enjoyed reading it.
I'll surely give it a try

Abdulahi Tijani · Post by **Abdulahi Tijani** » 21 Apr 2024, 17:49

You did a great job with your review. I would surely be interested in knowing about Hungary's involvement in World War 2.
Thanks for the recommendation

Gerry Steen · Post by **Gerry Steen** » 21 Apr 2024, 18:46

Abdulahi Tijani wrote: ↑21 Apr 2024, 17:49 You did a great job with your review. I would surely be interested in knowing about Hungary's involvement in World War 2.
Thanks for the recommendation

Hi, Abdulahi. Thank you for your comments to my review. I did enjoy reading this book. I hope you continue to read and reply to my future reviews. Your comments will be appreciated. Welcome to the Online Book Club!

Dana Lawrence Lohn · Post by **Dana Lawrence Lohn** » 22 Apr 2024, 11:41

I like that this book contains some specificity around the Hungarian experience in WW2. I'm not sure I've encountered that in any other book I've read on the topic - I'll check it out. Great review G!

Elizabeth-Tush4Christ · Post by **Elizabeth-Tush4Christ** » 23 Apr 2024, 23:47

"Do You Really Want To Know"? is a captivating book of history the title draws its reader's curiosity. often, events of the past are not accurately shared by the media as they might be politically influenced to suit a narrative. I feel sad reading about war, but I'd rather find out the occurrences to avoid false narratives and understand what really happened during the War. This is such a good review as it shares what to expect. I can't begin to imagine what Marta must have been through to be disconnected from her heritage. I Will add this to my shelve.

Miriam Ratemo · Post by **Miriam Ratemo** » 24 Apr 2024, 18:12

It's important to remember the atrocities of war, not just on the field, but in everyday life of the affected civilians. I enjoy books that follow seemingly random people then slowly reveal

Gerry Steen · Post by **Gerry Steen** » 24 Apr 2024, 19:12

Abdulahi Tijani wrote: ↑21 Apr 2024, 17:49 You did a great job with your review. I would surely be interested in knowing about Hungary's involvement in World War 2.
Thanks for the recommendation

Hi, Abdulahi. Thank you for replying to this review. I appreciate your comments. if you read this book, I hope you enjoy it and find it informative as I did.

Gerry Steen · Post by **Gerry Steen** » 24 Apr 2024, 19:16

Miriam Ratemo wrote: ↑24 Apr 2024, 18:12 It's important to remember the atrocities of war, not just on the field, but in everyday life of the affected civilians. I enjoy books that follow seemingly random people then slowly reveal

Hi, Miriam. If you, as you stated above, like books that follow seemingly random people and then slowly reveal, you will enjoy reading this book. Thank you for leaving a comment on my review.

Post by **Tomy Chandrafrost** » 25 Apr 2024, 18:49

Thank you for writing this review. I think I need to read more book reviews about World War.

mark liu · Post by **mark liu** » 26 Apr 2024, 01:54

I’ve always had a soft spot for historical novels- WWII being a particular interest of mine. This one really does sound well worth a read- especially interested about how the alternate 1960s plot line links in. Books like these are not only great bits of narration, but also so important in introducing people and educating them to history and the mistakes of war.

Post by **Risper Ouma Anyango** » 26 Apr 2024, 02:58

The world war was a really.sad time in the world and full of so many sad events. Reading about it isn't easy and I keep wondering how people who witnessed some of the atrocities lived after. Were they even still sane.

Sarah Zain · Post by **Sarah Zain** » 27 Apr 2024, 10:29

Your review is wonderful as usual, Gerry. But this topic does not attract me to read it. Perhaps what I always find useful from these stories is to remember that we are all human and deserve our freedom, regardless of our differences.

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Nikita Suthar 2 · Post by **Nikita Suthar 2** » 30 Apr 2024, 13:42

What a great review, I'm overwhelmed!! I'm surely into knowing about Hungary's involvement in World War 2. This book is historical documentary but might full of mix emotions. Thanks for your thoughtful review!!

Oke Oluwasegun · Post by **Oke Oluwasegun** » 30 Apr 2024, 16:35

Yeah Gerry, this is a poignant and harrowing tale, that Fraser skillfully weaves together the past and present, the horrors of war with its enduring consequences, to create a deeply moving narrative. The exploration of themes like identity, family, and the lingering trauma of wartime experiences makes it particularly poignant. The alternating timeline was well executed, with each time period shedding light on the others.

Marta’s struggle to connect with her parents, in the aftermath of their trauma, is especially heartbreaking, and categorically it speaks to a universal human longing for understanding and belonging.