Official Review: The Weeping Woman of Putten

Washboard · Post by **Washboard** » 06 May 2020, 00:25

I think historical fiction is a great way to teach about real events in history. I am curious to learn more about the attack on this town. Great review!

Sam Ibeh · Post by **Sam Ibeh** » 06 May 2020, 00:26

I've read lots of stuff about the war crimes perpetrated by the Nazis. This was one of them -- decimating a while settlement just to prove a point. I love the plot of this book and I'm likely going to add it to my shelf.

iknwuzoh · Post by **iknwuzoh** » 06 May 2020, 00:28

This book is a military book. It's about Nazi Germany. Adolf Hitler was the notorious German leader behind the Nazi propaganda. Thanks for the review.

skindrukas · Post by **skindrukas** » 06 May 2020, 00:32

I've heard of this story. Would be interesting to read about it in a historical fiction book.

Wordlessly · Post by **Wordlessly** » 06 May 2020, 00:34

I absolutely loved the sample and made me want to complete the book in one sitting. Nazi era war stories are one of my favourite ones to read and this one is no exception. I agree that the character of Janneke seemed too Mary Sue in the beginning. Thank you for the review.

Ashiyya Tariq · Post by **Ashiyya Tariq** » 06 May 2020, 00:39

I'm not interested in Nazis or Hitler's moves. So I'll pass it up. congratulations on BOTD.

DBNJ · Post by **DBNJ** » 06 May 2020, 00:41

Desperate situations brings the best out of individuals and this novel is about one of those actual events. Stories about WW2 is one of my favorite themes and this novel fits the bill. Thanks for the very well written review!

janny83 · Post by **janny83** » 06 May 2020, 00:51

Great history piece.
Chapter 11. Resistance, the chapter was very inspiring. Thanks for the review.

Pearl Hijabi · Post by **Pearl Hijabi** » 06 May 2020, 00:51

I really love historical fiction about Nazis and this one is a story I never heard. I'm really interested in the book. And I appreciate that the story is based on true events and experience of the real people who suffered. Thank you for a awesome recommendation.

Mrunalpatki · Post by **Mrunalpatki** » 06 May 2020, 00:59

Great review, does justice to a good book. Sounds like a good read.

Harty · Post by **Harty** » 06 May 2020, 01:06

I feel this book is a story of the strength of the Putten people. The fact that they survived the ambush of their town by the German invaders is testament of the resolve of the human psyche and spirit. Nice review.

Queenyx · Post by **Queenyx** » 06 May 2020, 01:19

This book is a reminder of the horrors that happened during Hitlers time. The current life we exist in right now is a definition of different choices people made before. This is a great book everyone must read to best understand wars and its impact.

Nedbrian · Post by **Nedbrian** » 06 May 2020, 01:33

A great book exposing the evil the Nazis enacted on Putten, a village innocently accused of ambush. The land was laid waste and its men sent off to wat camps to die of labor. This book properly showed the reason why many villages have lots of waste land and untraced family lineage. Great book I must say and highly recommended to everyone

Galarneau · Post by **Galarneau** » 06 May 2020, 01:41

After reading the sample of the book and your review, this book sounds like an interesting book. It reminds me of The Diary of Anne Frank which I enjoyed reading. Because of being a historical fiction about true events of Hitler's horrible massacres and work camps, it would be difficult to read, stirring up many emotions. But, I look forward to reading this book. Thanks for the great review.