Unite and Fight…Warsaw Fury — ARC Book Review

I read Beyond the Tracks written by the same author Michael Reit and so I was thrilled when the author invited me to review this book. This book is based on true events happened during the Holocaust and German occupation in 1942. As you know, I am a big fan of reading about Holocaust and truth to be told, I haven’t come across any books written about Warsaw Ghetto and the Jewish uprising. So I was glad that this book is based on these events.

Plot:– When I read this book, I think about Chopin’s Nocturne in C Sharp Minor, playing soothingly with a scene of Warsaw during 1939 before the invasion by Germany. That’s how I felt when I started reading this book in the beginning. The story talks of two courageous people–Natan who is set to inherit a well run business and Julia, daughter of a poor shoemaker with dreams of becoming a lawyer and how their lives changed when Germany invaded Poland followed by the outbreak of WWII. Julia being Jewish is sent to the ghetto and both Natan and Julia join the resistance movement to fight against the Nazis under different names–Lew and Krsytyna. Since it’s based on true events, I was amazed at how courageous and brave these people, particularly Julia, who didn’t give up fighting with the Germans and would continue fight till the end. At times, it was emotional and heartbreaking when Julia heard about what happened to her parents but nonetheless, it was a touching and emotional plot, that will make you cry and vouch for both Natan and Julia.

Characters:- I really like the characters in this book. Julia is a brave and courageous woman, who despite being Jewish would risk her own life fighting against the Germans. Natan, is carrying the wrath after a German bomb destroyed his family and would do anything to be a part of the resistance movement.

Writing:– The author once again proved that he could turn the true events into a beautiful story that will keep the reader hooked into the story. Reit did a good job drawing the reader into the story, making the reader feel like they are a part of the story and walking on the journey with Natan and Julia.

Overall:- This is truly an emotional, tear jerking and heartbreaking book that will keep you up all night. If you want to learn more about Warsaw Ghetto during the Holocaust, this book is the one for you. Worth five stars in my opinion!

*** Many thanks to Netgalley, Michael Reit for the ARC. The review is based on my honest opinion only.