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Tatiana de Rosnay
Sarah's Key
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"Sarah's Key" by Tatiana de Rosnay is a gripping and emotional novel that explores the devastating impact of the Vel' d'Hiv Roundup, a notorious event during World War II in which French police arrested thousands of Jewish men, women, and children in Paris and sent them to concentration camps. The story follows two timelines, one set in 1942 and the other in the present day. The first timeline tells the story of Sarah, a young Jewish girl who is arrested during the Vel' d'Hiv Roundup and manages to escape from the detention camp with her brother. The second timeline follows Julia, a modern-day journalist who is researching the Vel' d'Hiv Roundup for an article and discovers a shocking connection to her own family's past. De Rosnay masterfully weaves together these two storylines, creating a powerful narrative that explores themes of family, identity, and the long-lasting effects of trauma. Sarah's story is heart-wrenching and poignant, providing a raw and unfiltered look at the horrors of the Holocaust. Julia's story is equally compelling, as she grapples with the weight of her family's past and the moral implications of her journalistic work. One of the standout aspects of "Sarah's Key" is the author's ability to bring historical events to life in a vivid and engaging way. De Rosnay's writing is evocative and immersive, transporting readers to the streets of Paris during the Nazi occupation and the grim reality of the concentration camps. Overall, "Sarah's Key" is a powerful and thought-provoking novel that sheds light on a dark chapter in French history. It is a must-read for anyone interested in World War II history or simply looking for a gripping and emotional story...
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