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The Kommandant's Girl (The Kommandant's Girl, #1)

Pam Jenoff
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The Kommandant's Girl (The Kommandant's Girl, #1)

Fiction | Novel | Adult | Published in 2007

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Pam Jenoff

The Kommandant's Girl (The Kommandant's Girl, #1)

Fiction | Novel | Adult | Published in 2007
Book Details
Pages

395

Format

Novel • Fiction

Setting

Kraków, Poland • 1940s

Publication Year

2007

Audience

Adult

Recommended Reading Age

18+ years

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Super Short Summary

The Kommandant's Girl by Pam Jenoff follows Emma Bau, a Jewish woman in Nazi-occupied Poland. Forced to assume a new identity to survive, she becomes the mistress of a high-ranking Nazi official while secretly working for the Polish resistance. The novel explores themes of identity, survival, and resistance during World War II.

Reviews & Readership

4.2

34,981 ratings

76%

Loved it

18%

Mixed feelings

5%

Not a fan

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Review Roundup

Pam Jenoff's The Kommandant's Girl receives praise for its compelling narrative and vivid depiction of wartime Poland. The protagonist's courage and emotional depth resonate well with readers. However, some critics note occasional predictability and underdeveloped secondary characters. Still, it's a gripping and heartfelt historical romance that engrosses the audience.

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Who Should Read The Kommandant's Girl (The Kommandant's Girl, #1)?

Ideal for fans of historical fiction, romance, and World War II narratives, readers of The Kommandant's Girl by Pam Jenoff will appreciate its blend of suspense, emotional depth, and rich historical detail. Comparable to The Nightingale by Kristin Hannah and Sarah's Key by Tatiana de Rosnay, this novel is perfect for those seeking gripping, character-driven tales.

4.2

34,981 ratings

76%

Loved it

18%

Mixed feelings

5%

Not a fan

Book Details
Pages

395

Format

Novel • Fiction

Setting

Kraków, Poland • 1940s

Publication Year

2007

Audience

Adult

Recommended Reading Age

18+ years

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