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Mischling

Affinity Konar
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Mischling

Fiction | Novel | Adult | Published in 2016

Book Brief

Affinity Konar

Mischling

Fiction | Novel | Adult | Published in 2016
Book Details
Pages

353

Format

Novel • Fiction

Setting

Auschwitz • 1940s

Publication Year

2016

Audience

Adult

Recommended Reading Age

18+ years

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Super Short Summary

Mischling by Affinity Konar follows twelve-year-old twins Pearl and Stasha Zamorski, who are sent to Auschwitz and subjected to brutal medical experiments by Dr. Mengele. They become separated, each struggling for survival and yearning for reunion. Both girls endure hardships, encounter resistance efforts, and ultimately hold onto the hope that they can find each other again. This book discusses the harrowing experiences of individuals during the Holocaust.

Mysterious

Dark

Melancholic

Emotional

Challenging

Reviews & Readership

4.0

18,793 ratings

68%

Loved it

22%

Mixed feelings

9%

Not a fan

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Mischling by Affinity Konar elicits powerful emotional responses, with many praising its lyrical prose and poignant storytelling. The depiction of twins navigating Auschwitz is both harrowing and inspiring. However, some critics feel that the poetic style can sometimes detract from the gravity of the events. Overall, it’s a deeply moving yet challenging read.

Who should read this

Who Should Read Mischling?

Readers who appreciate the poignant storytelling in The Nightingale by Kristin Hannah or the harrowing yet hopeful narratives in All the Light We Cannot See by Anthony Doerr will be deeply moved by Affinity Konar’s Mischling. This novel is ideal for those drawn to historical fiction centered on survival, resilience, and the bonds of family during the Holocaust.

4.0

18,793 ratings

68%

Loved it

22%

Mixed feelings

9%

Not a fan

Book Details
Pages

353

Format

Novel • Fiction

Setting

Auschwitz • 1940s

Publication Year

2016

Audience

Adult

Recommended Reading Age

18+ years

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