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Daughter of the Reich by Louise Fein

Daughter of the Reich

A Novel

by Louise Fein

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  • May 2020, 560 pages
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Susan B. (Hahira, GA)

Honouring the past
I must admit, due to the current political atmosphere, the rising of global, as well as national antisemitism, the resurgence of nationalism and being underquarentine from an invisible invader, I postponed reading this book. A decision I now, totally regret. A more timely and heartfelt endeavour has not been written in a long time. Her research and desire to paint a truthful portrait of a painful time in world history is evident from the first page to the last.

She tells the story through the eyes of her protagonist, a child and who is more painfully truthful than a child. They are but clay that we mold and shapemore
Carol N. (San Jose, CA)

1930s Germany
This is the second book I've read in the last two months that is set in the pre-World War II time period of the 1930s as Hitler infiltrated Germany. Though set in a similar time period, each book explored it differently. The first book was based on the author's father's diaries, very fragmented, and lacking the development of too many characters, it was so hard to follow its storyline. However, the book is told from the perspective of Hetty, the daughter of a high-ranking SS officer, wh0 was raised to be a dutiful daughter of the Reich. In her late teens, she is reunited with a childhood friend, Walter, who ismore
Cheryl P. (Lebanon, PA)

Daughter of the Reich
This book was beautifully written about a dark and violent time in history. To follow the growing pangs of innocence and growing threat of war these main characters will enter into your heart. You feel their pain and their joy of their relationship. This story will leave you breathless.
Vicky R. (Roswell, GA)

WWII winner!
I absolutely loved this story. I read many books in this genre and Daughter of the Reich has been one of the best. The despair in this story became almost tangible. More than a love story... more than historical fiction: rather both wrapped up in one novel with characters you root for.
Jean L. (Omaha, NE)

You Must Be Carefully Taught
I do confess that I almost stopped my reading of DAUGHTER of the REICH by Louise Fein. The brainwashing used by the Nazis to convince the youth of Germany to buy into their world of hate was painful to me. I am glad that I finished the book and was able to see redemption in Hetty as she became her own person.

Hetty Heinrich is the daughter of an SS officer and the editor of a pro Natzi newspaper in Leipzig, Germany. She thought that her father was a great man. She believed everything he told her about the Jewish population until her own experience told her something different. At one time Hetty was proud to be amore
Jessica F. (Revere, MA)

A Different Perspective
This novel offered a different perspective on Nazi-Germany. Often times we read about Jews who were persecuted and their suffering in concentration camps. Here we see several perspectives: steadfast Nazis, compassionate by-standers, innocent Jewish people, and the daughter of the Reich who is torn between what her family believes and what her heart believes.

This novel is wonderfully written with rich characters, setting, and the portrayal of deep emotions of all involved. There are enough twists and turns to keep the pages turning. There are many gut-wrenching moments but there are also times of joy andmore
Mark S. (Blauvelt, NY)

Moving Debut Novel
After a sluggish start, the pace of this novel picks up quickly and becomes difficult to put down. I loved Fein's choices to tell the story from Herta's point of view and to make the story span such a long period of time. Not only does it bring the story to life, but it also provides a glimmer of what life in Germany must have been like back then, especially since the are characters that span the entire spectrum of ideologies. As someone who has taught Elie Wiesel's Night, this book could be an interesting companion/supplemental piece in high school. It would also be a great choice for any adult book club.
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Mary Lou F. (Naples, FL)

Who to believe
This book shows how people can rationalize what they are told even though in their own mind, they know some of the "facts" are distorted. Author does really well mixing the facts with the fiction of the story. One of those books you don't want to put down until you finish.

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