Published by St. Martin's Press Genres: Historical Fiction, War
Format: ARC, Hardcover
Well written, well thought out, moving, and informative historical work of fiction about Hungarian Jews and their plight during the holocaust. So many were killed, so many were lost, so many lives cut short, so many tales to tell. The Righteous is set during World War II in Budapest. It tells the tale of loss, of survival, of betrayal, of hope, of heroism.
This book is about efforts made to save as many lives as possible. While this is a moving story, it also felt like a history lesson. The author used his characters to tell the history of what happened in Hungary during the war. I felt for the characters, rooted for them, learned some history, and was moved. I enjoy books that not only teach me things but also cause me to feel strong emotions. This book did just that.
Thank you to St. Martin’s Press who provided me with a copy of this book in exchange for an honest review. All the thoughts and opinions are my own.
