I have read a lot of historical fiction based around World War Two and most are centred from prisoners of Auschwitz. This gave a refreshing twist as it gave it from another POV as well as being completely different in the writing style.
This is done mostly part as a letter from a German Soldier, who years later is trying to explain his role and thoughts on the War, to his grandson.
He explains how things were for him and other soldiers in the war rather than just focusing on the battles it's more to do with everyday life and how there thoughts and feelings were and changed at different points of the war.
It also decribes how little knowledge the majority of the german soldiers had on what was happening with the camps and rest of the war. As well as how they were not all Nazi's but just soldiers fighting for the country even if sometimes it wasn't what they wanted.
There was also little hints from granson of how they were feeling in Britain years down the line on the war. Some was great addition to the story but also felt that some wasn't necessary or just out of place in the story.
Overall though I loved the story and style of writing hope to see more from the author and would recommend to other historical fiction readers that I know. Expected publication on 12th May 2020.
By Claire
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