The book is noted for its balanced portrayal of devastating events with a hopeful tone. The reviewer found it to be a surprisingly uplifting read despite its heavy subject matter.
This reviewer was pleasantly surprised by the book's ability to handle such a somber topic with a sense of hope and resilience. They appreciated how the author managed to convey the devastating events of WWII without making the book feel overly bleak. The reviewer found the characters to be well-developed and the narrative to be engaging, making it a book that is both informative and uplifting. They particularly enjoyed the way the story highlighted the strength and determination of the human spirit in the face of adversity.
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For a WWII book, this wasn't as somber as I initially thought
It was written in a way that ...
A surprisingly uplifting read despite its heavy subject matter