Book Review: The Warsaw Sisters by Amanda Barrett



The Warsaw Sisters by Amanda Barratt - 4 Stars

This book an emotional one - telling the story of 2 sisters in the backdrop of WWII in Poland during the Nazi occupation. We see Antonina and Helena as their family and the city of Warsaw face imminent devastation. The sisters are separated on their own paths, determined to resist the oppression they face.

Antonina's journey leads her to helping shelter Jewish children and her deep love for Marek, who is now confined behind ghetto walls, adds a layer of personal stakes to her mission. Her sister, Helena, has a role within Poland's secret army and many resistance movements.

We see the sisters face many struggles in their retrospective journeys, from survival to freedom, during a time of unimaginable hardship.

While the story itself was good and I enjoyed the writing style, I would say I didn't fully connect with the characters as much as I hoped to. However, it was certainly a good story that I am glad I read. We had emotional depth, celebrating unsung heroes and the author captured the fear, hope and courage of citizens during WWII. I was more connected with Antonina's story I believe - leading me to wanting a bit more in the ending between the sisters as well.

Overall, if you like Christian historical fiction and a sister story, check this out.

Content: events of war but not too detailed compared to other books I have read.

Goodreads Review: https://www.goodreads.com/review/show/5896118038
Baker Book House: https://bakerbookhouse.com/products/516398
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