98 pages • 3 hours read
416
Novel • Fiction
Europe • 1930s-1940s
2017
Adult
18+ years
We Were the Lucky Ones by Georgia Hunter follows the Kurc family's struggle to survive and reunite during the Holocaust. As World War II breaks out, Addy Kurc and his family, Jews in Poland, face separation and brutal Nazi occupation. The narrative shifts between family members, detailing their harrowing experiences and relentless efforts to stay alive and find each other. The book contains explicit accounts of violence and systemic atrocities.
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Inspirational
Melancholic
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We Were the Lucky Ones by Georgia Hunter is widely praised for its gripping narrative and emotional depth, capturing the harrowing experiences of a Jewish family's survival during WWII. Strong character development and historical detail enhance its impact, though some find the multiple perspectives challenging to follow. Overall, it’s a heartfelt tribute to resilience.
Readers who appreciate harrowing yet inspiring historical fiction such as The Nightingale by Kristin Hannah or All the Light We Cannot See by Anthony Doerr will be captivated by Georgia Hunter's We Were the Lucky Ones. This novel appeals to those drawn to richly detailed, emotional narratives set during World War II.
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416
Novel • Fiction
Europe • 1930s-1940s
2017
Adult
18+ years
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