Mischling
Fiction | Novel | Adult | Published in 2016
353
Novel • Fiction
Auschwitz • 1940s
2016
Adult
18+ years
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
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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.
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.
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353
Novel • Fiction
Auschwitz • 1940s
2016
Adult
18+ years
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