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Those Who Save Us

Jenna Blum
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Those Who Save Us

Fiction | Novel | Adult | Published in 2004

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Jenna Blum

Those Who Save Us

Fiction | Novel | Adult | Published in 2004
Book Details
Pages

482

Format

Novel • Fiction

Setting

Germany • 1940s

Publication Year

2004

Audience

Adult

Recommended Reading Age

18+ years

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Super Short Summary

Those Who Save Us by Jenna Blum tells the story of Anna and her daughter Trudy, who immigrate to the United States after surviving World War II in Germany. Anna hides her past, while Trudy, now a professor, delves into German history to uncover their heritage. The novel alternates between Trudy's present-day interviews with war survivors and Anna's wartime experiences, revealing deep connections and hidden truths. Sensitive subjects include graphic depictions of Holocaust atrocities and wartime trauma.

Melancholic

Emotional

Mysterious

Dark

Bittersweet

Reviews & Readership

4.2

113,074 ratings

80%

Loved it

16%

Mixed feelings

5%

Not a fan

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Those Who Save Us by Jenna Blum is lauded for its emotional depth and complex portrayal of WWII. Critics praise the writing and character development, particularly of the mother-daughter relationship. However, some find the pacing uneven and the dual timeline structure cumbersome. Overall, it's a compelling read with poignant historical insights.

Who should read this

Who Should Read Those Who Save Us?

Readers who enjoy historical fiction with deep emotional narratives would be captivated by Jenna Blum's Those Who Save Us. Fans of Kristin Hannah's The Nightingale or Anthony Doerr's All the Light We Cannot See will appreciate Blum's exploration of complex mother-daughter relationships set against the backdrop of World War II.

4.2

113,074 ratings

80%

Loved it

16%

Mixed feelings

5%

Not a fan

Book Details
Pages

482

Format

Novel • Fiction

Setting

Germany • 1940s

Publication Year

2004

Audience

Adult

Recommended Reading Age

18+ years

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