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The Winter Guest

Pam Jenoff
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The Winter Guest

Fiction | Novel | Adult | Published in 2021

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Pam Jenoff

The Winter Guest

Fiction | Novel | Adult | Published in 2021
Book Details
Pages

333

Format

Novel • Fiction

Genre
Historical Fiction

Romance
Period
World War II
Setting

Poland • 1940s

Topic
Military & War

World History

Special Occasions
Publication Year

2021

Audience

Adult

Recommended Reading Age

18+ years

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Super Short Summary

The Winter Guest by Pam Jenoff is a historical novel set during World War II in Nazi-occupied Poland. It revolves around twin sisters, Helena and Ruth, who face difficult choices and moral dilemmas when they discover and decide to hide a wounded American paratrooper, risking their own safety and altering their lives forever.

Melancholic

Mysterious

Romantic

Emotional

Bittersweet

Reviews & Readership

4.1

14,790 ratings

73%

Loved it

20%

Mixed feelings

7%

Not a fan

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Review Roundup

The Winter Guest by Pam Jenoff is praised for its vividly immersive setting and strong depiction of sisterly bonds during wartime. Critics commend the emotional depth and historical detail. However, some note predictability in the plot and wish for more character development. Overall, it's an engaging read for fans of historical fiction.

Who should read this

Who Should Read The Winter Guest?

A reader who appreciates The Nightingale by Kristin Hannah or The Book Thief by Markus Zusak would enjoy The Winter Guest by Pam Jenoff. They seek historical fiction with poignant WWII narratives, strong family bonds, and acts of courage under persecution. This novel appeals to those who value emotional depth and historical insight.

4.1

14,790 ratings

73%

Loved it

20%

Mixed feelings

7%

Not a fan

Book Details
Pages

333

Format

Novel • Fiction

Genre
Historical Fiction

Romance
Period
World War II
Setting

Poland • 1940s

Topic
Military & War

World History

Special Occasions
Publication Year

2021

Audience

Adult

Recommended Reading Age

18+ years

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