Official Review: Victoria's War by Catherine A. Hamilton
- Raluca_Mihaila
- Posts: 2849
- Joined: 03 Aug 2020, 14:52
- Favorite Book: The Brothers Karamazov
- Currently Reading: The Master and Margarita
- Bookshelf Size: 175
- Reviewer Page: onlinebookclub.org/reviews/by-raluca-mihaila.html
- Latest Review: Brandy, Ballad of a Pirate Princess by Dan E. Hendrickson
Re: Official Review: Victoria's War by Catherine A. Hamilton
-
- Previous Member of the Month
- Posts: 6473
- Joined: 10 May 2017, 19:49
- Currently Reading: The Savior
- Bookshelf Size: 530
- Reviewer Page: onlinebookclub.org/reviews/by-kdstrack.html
- Latest Review: Kennedy's Revenge by Stephen L Rodenbeck
I appreciated the author's research to bring these facts to light. When we face the truth, we can begin to heal. Thanks for reading and commenting.
-
- Previous Member of the Month
- Posts: 6473
- Joined: 10 May 2017, 19:49
- Currently Reading: The Savior
- Bookshelf Size: 530
- Reviewer Page: onlinebookclub.org/reviews/by-kdstrack.html
- Latest Review: Kennedy's Revenge by Stephen L Rodenbeck
This was an intriguing aspect of the story. Even in the midst of the most trying circumstances, love and friendship blossomed! Thanks for your insightful comments.
-
- Previous Member of the Month
- Posts: 6473
- Joined: 10 May 2017, 19:49
- Currently Reading: The Savior
- Bookshelf Size: 530
- Reviewer Page: onlinebookclub.org/reviews/by-kdstrack.html
- Latest Review: Kennedy's Revenge by Stephen L Rodenbeck
The book highlights how love and friendship can overcome even in war. I admired Victoria's decision to choose friendship and compassion in the midst of her own painful situation. Thanks for reading!raluca_mihaila wrote: ↑30 Nov 2020, 05:49 It seems like another great and painful read about the Holocaust. I will read it when I will be in the proper state of mind. Thank you for this excellent review!
- Manang Muyang
- Previous Member of the Month
- Posts: 11224
- Joined: 02 May 2017, 20:17
- Favorite Book:
- Currently Reading: The Cult Next Door
- Bookshelf Size: 697
- Reviewer Page: onlinebookclub.org/reviews/by-manang-muyang.html
- Latest Review: Your Great Name by Shawn Funk
- Reading Device: B00KC6I06S
-
- Previous Member of the Month
- Posts: 6473
- Joined: 10 May 2017, 19:49
- Currently Reading: The Savior
- Bookshelf Size: 530
- Reviewer Page: onlinebookclub.org/reviews/by-kdstrack.html
- Latest Review: Kennedy's Revenge by Stephen L Rodenbeck
Victoria was Catholic. Part of the Nazi persecution was against the Jews. The Germans also went after anyone who was considered "defective," like Etta who was a deaf-mute. I will be looking for your next review!Miriam Molina wrote: ↑30 Nov 2020, 21:40 Was Victoria Jewish? I am now reading a book about Hungarian Jewry who were brought to Auschwitz, even those of them who had earlier converted to Christianity. It would seem that for the Nazis, it was a question of race, not religion.
- Eutoc
- Posts: 623
- Joined: 15 Sep 2020, 01:39
- Currently Reading:
- Bookshelf Size: 35
- Reviewer Page: onlinebookclub.org/reviews/by-eutoc.html
- Latest Review: My Ups And Downs by Sam Barder
- Ralph Waldo Emerson
-
- Previous Member of the Month
- Posts: 6473
- Joined: 10 May 2017, 19:49
- Currently Reading: The Savior
- Bookshelf Size: 530
- Reviewer Page: onlinebookclub.org/reviews/by-kdstrack.html
- Latest Review: Kennedy's Revenge by Stephen L Rodenbeck
The author did a good job of integrating the historical elements with the fictional aspects of the story. Thanks for your heartfelt comment.
- Sou Hi
- Book of the Month Participant
- Posts: 2364
- Joined: 07 Sep 2019, 09:06
- Currently Reading:
- Bookshelf Size: 154
- Reviewer Page: onlinebookclub.org/reviews/by-sou-hi.html
- Latest Review: Project Tau by Jude Austin
-
- Previous Member of the Month
- Posts: 6473
- Joined: 10 May 2017, 19:49
- Currently Reading: The Savior
- Bookshelf Size: 530
- Reviewer Page: onlinebookclub.org/reviews/by-kdstrack.html
- Latest Review: Kennedy's Revenge by Stephen L Rodenbeck
Yes. The story show readers some difficult truths. I like that the author used a fictional character to present the story and the facts she researched. I appreciate your thoughtful comments. Thanks!Sou Hi wrote: ↑02 Dec 2020, 22:03 Thanks for your detailed review. This book sounds quite interesting. There are not many books that will address the 20s' social issues, like Victoria's being a slave and Etta's inability to meet the perfect Aryan's standards. Given the hellish treatments the Nazis gave their victim, this book is definitely not for the faint of heart.
-
- Posts: 202
- Joined: 25 Nov 2020, 01:46
- Currently Reading: Scalpels Out
- Bookshelf Size: 23
-
- Previous Member of the Month
- Posts: 6473
- Joined: 10 May 2017, 19:49
- Currently Reading: The Savior
- Bookshelf Size: 530
- Reviewer Page: onlinebookclub.org/reviews/by-kdstrack.html
- Latest Review: Kennedy's Revenge by Stephen L Rodenbeck
Thanks so much for your insightful and motivating comments!Fozia RYK wrote: ↑04 Dec 2020, 14:15 The creator worked superbly of depicting Victoria and the Polish ladies. The boldness and versatility of these ladies overpowers and moves simultaneously. I valued all the recorded data the creator fused into the anecdotal story. Much obliged such a huge amount for perusing and remarking!
- Honest-reviewer
- Posts: 1566
- Joined: 17 Feb 2020, 10:18
- Currently Reading: The Lost Symbol
- Bookshelf Size: 120
- Reviewer Page: onlinebookclub.org/reviews/by-honest-reviewer.html
- Latest Review: Deadly Waters: The Vietnam Naval War And Its Aftermath by Randy Miller
- SamaylaM
- Posts: 975
- Joined: 11 Aug 2020, 04:43
- Currently Reading:
- Bookshelf Size: 79
- Reviewer Page: onlinebookclub.org/reviews/by-samaylam.html
- Latest Review: Killing Abel by Michael Tieman
-
- Previous Member of the Month
- Posts: 6473
- Joined: 10 May 2017, 19:49
- Currently Reading: The Savior
- Bookshelf Size: 530
- Reviewer Page: onlinebookclub.org/reviews/by-kdstrack.html
- Latest Review: Kennedy's Revenge by Stephen L Rodenbeck
The author did extensive research to enrich the story with true facts about what happened to these women. It truly enriched the story. Thanks for leaving a comment!Honest-reviewer wrote: ↑06 Dec 2020, 01:36 Historical fictions are interesting. But this story seems intense and touching. So I’m not sure whether I want to read this or not. Nonetheless, thanks for your wonderful review.