I received The Tattooist of Auschwitz by Heather Morris as a Christmas gift this year. I had picked it up several times to buy, but always put it back, so I was glad to get it!It was a quick read.
The book is an historical novel based on the true story of Lale Sokolov, a Slovakian Jew. In 1942, he was transported from his home to the concentration camps. When his captors found that he could speak several languages he was made to work as a the tattooist. The story tells of his two and a half years imprisoned, including falling in love with Gita. The story includes horrific acts, but also acts of incredible bravery and courage among Lale and the other prisoners.
I enjoyed the book primarily because I knew that it was a true story. I didn't care for the author's style of writing, but the story was good enough to keep my attention.
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