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We Were the Lucky Ones

Fiction | Novel | Adult | Published in 2017

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Georgia Hunter

We Were the Lucky Ones

Fiction | Novel | Adult | Published in 2017
Book Details
Pages

416

Format

Novel • Fiction

Setting

Europe • 1930s-1940s

Theme
Publication Year

2017

Audience

Adult

Recommended Reading Age

18+ years

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Super Short Summary

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.

Emotional

Bittersweet

Hopeful

Inspirational

Melancholic

Reviews & Readership

4.5

212,641 ratings

90%

Loved it

8%

Mixed feelings

2%

Not a fan

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Review Roundup

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.

Who should read this

Who Should Read We Were the Lucky Ones?

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.

4.5

212,641 ratings

90%

Loved it

8%

Mixed feelings

2%

Not a fan

Book Details
Pages

416

Format

Novel • Fiction

Setting

Europe • 1930s-1940s

Theme
Publication Year

2017

Audience

Adult

Recommended Reading Age

18+ years

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