A Heartfelt and Haunting Journey Through Grief and Revenge
In 1943 Lithuania, a grieving and revenge filled father resurrects a golem in the image and flesh of his daughter. His sole purpose for this creature, that he finds repulsive, is to revenge his daughter who was killed by the Nazi's. He embeds Vera with memories from a past life that both guide and haunt her.
Vera's perspective on the acts of WWII offer a unique perspective and look into what was going on in civilain life during the war. Through Vera's eyes, we witness the emotional turmoil and harrowing experiences of those struggling to survive in an unforgiving landscape. There was a lot of emotion behind the story and all of the characters we were introduced to play a significant roll in painting a picture of what life looked during the war. It was a unique perspective to be focused on the civillians and their part in the war versus just the action of war.
The sporadic action scenes, although brief, are juxtaposed with extensive passages of reflection and contemplation, which may disrupt the pacing of the plot. Nevertheless, the characters' motivations remain clear, driving the narrative forward.
Overall, this book was an interesting and emotional look at WWII in Lithuania and the civilians left behind to take care of each other and fend for themselves.
Vera's perspective on the acts of WWII offer a unique perspective and look into what was going on in civilain life during the war. Through Vera's eyes, we witness the emotional turmoil and harrowing experiences of those struggling to survive in an unforgiving landscape. There was a lot of emotion behind the story and all of the characters we were introduced to play a significant roll in painting a picture of what life looked during the war. It was a unique perspective to be focused on the civillians and their part in the war versus just the action of war.
The sporadic action scenes, although brief, are juxtaposed with extensive passages of reflection and contemplation, which may disrupt the pacing of the plot. Nevertheless, the characters' motivations remain clear, driving the narrative forward.
Overall, this book was an interesting and emotional look at WWII in Lithuania and the civilians left behind to take care of each other and fend for themselves.