Review of Once We Were Family
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Review of Once We Were Family
Once We Were Family: In Nazi Germany is a fictional family drama novel written by Nancy Saling Graham. It consists of sixty-one chapters that follow the life of Annalise Klaus, a German lady born years before the occupation of the Nazi Party. The book also follows the members of her family through the World War and after.
The book opens with an introduction to Annalise's family. Her siblings consist of Herman, Helga, Hans, and the twins, Zella and Brandt. As the Nazi Party takes over Germany, everyone begins to feel the implications in their lives. Her father watches as his Jewish colleagues in the university are taken away. Herman graduates as an architectural engineer, only to be forced to work for the Nazis, where he witnesses the terrible treatment of Jewish workers. Hans is forced off to war, and even the twins become indoctrinated into the Nazi philosophy. All of this, coupled with the drama of just growing up, greatly affects Annalise. Witness the Klaus family navigate the treacherous path of being good people in Nazi Germany. What would become of Hans? Will the twins become Nazis? And will Annalise ever find happiness? Find out in this amazing book.
There is a lot I love about this book. The language used was simple and very easy to follow. What I love most about the book are its characters. Each member of the Klaus family had a distinct and intriguing storyline. From the intellectual Annalise to the vain Helga to the hardworking yet flawed Herman, each character served the overarching plot very well. I found myself very emotionally attached to the characters, genuinely worried for their wellbeing. I also like the plot. It was very interesting, and although it is fictional, it felt very rooted in reality. There were also a lot of unexpected plot twists. Some of these were very heart-wrenching and had me read them through teary eyes. The book does well to paint a picture of Nazi Germany, setting the stage for a wartorn Berlin during the allied forces' invasion. The book also does well to discuss difficult topics like race, war, and even rape. Overall, the book was a fantastic and interesting read and eye-opening.
I have only one, albeit small, issue with the book. It had, in my opinion, too many chapters, as some of the chapters were very short and may have been joined together.
I found only one error in the book, as it was professionally edited. Therefore, I rate this book 5 out of 5 stars. I found the book interesting, and it captured my emotions. Despite the negative aspect mentioned above, I was very satisfied with the book and could not rate it any lower. I recommend this book to lovers of fictional family drama.
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A BOOK FOR LOVERS OF FICTIONAL FAMILY DRAMA.GOOD REVIEW
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Moreover, the focus on family drama amidst such a historically significant backdrop might make the story feel disconnected or lacking in depth. The struggles and challenges faced by the Klaus family during this tumultuous time could have been explored in a more engaging and thought-provoking manner.
But all there is no accounting for taste . The review is well written
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