Synopsis
A re-emergence of the past…
Natalie Clarke might be spiteful at best and vicious at worst, but was that reason enough for Phillip Gise to leave her lonely and diseased? Fortunately, she has a set of devious plans that just might keep her busy enough to forget her present situation.
Guy Lewis has played Best Friend Extraordinaire to Natalie since grade school, supporting her through all of her daily drama. This time around, Guy runs into his own troubles when his fierce, wealthy manager gives him the type of attention he never asked for…or expected.
Julia Clarke, Natalie’s younger sister, has arrived in Brooklyn to uncover their grandmother’s secret life in Block 24, the site of Auschwitz’s little-known brothel. What Julia discovers proves more relevant in the present age than ever before.
Both heady and sobering, Block 24 is a look at the ways evil from the past can so insidiously visit the
present.
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Review By Tatia
Where do I even begin? Block 24 is so far away from the normal genre that I read. In fact, I would go as far to say that it's in a league of its own.
It's so refreshing to read something that isn't your typical "boy meets girl and falls in love" story. If anything, this almost feels like a biography of sorts.
Evan Tyler's writing is fantastic. The way that she's able to tell all of these stories makes you feel like you're almost reading 2 different books.
Natalie and Julia couldn't be any more different as sisters. Natalie is such a bitch. That's the only way to put it. She's conniving and manipulative, just overall mean. You wouldn't think I would like her, but you soon find that she hasn't been dealt the easiest hand of cards.
Julia is the complete opposite, as I said. She has a pretty innocence to her. She's thoughtful and kind-hearted. She's writing a documentary on their Bubbe, who turns out to be Adina. One of the two sisters who were sent to Block 24 at Auschwitz in Germany in WW2.
We get the story about Adina and her sister, Avigail. How they were taken from their family and sent to Block 24. Forced to see and experience some of the most hideous acts, you'd suspect that it would be hard to tell and essentially relive everything. Her outlook on her life and the events that occurred make you see just how strong of a woman she is.
The telling of two different stories that intertwine to make a heart-wrenching, emotional story that will have you turning the pages, wondering how they survived. While I really enjoyed the telling, note that this book is not for everyone. If you're looking for a hearts and flowers kind of book, this isn't it. But if you're willing to give it a chance, I think you will enjoy it as much as I did.
It's so refreshing to read something that isn't your typical "boy meets girl and falls in love" story. If anything, this almost feels like a biography of sorts.
Evan Tyler's writing is fantastic. The way that she's able to tell all of these stories makes you feel like you're almost reading 2 different books.
Natalie and Julia couldn't be any more different as sisters. Natalie is such a bitch. That's the only way to put it. She's conniving and manipulative, just overall mean. You wouldn't think I would like her, but you soon find that she hasn't been dealt the easiest hand of cards.
Julia is the complete opposite, as I said. She has a pretty innocence to her. She's thoughtful and kind-hearted. She's writing a documentary on their Bubbe, who turns out to be Adina. One of the two sisters who were sent to Block 24 at Auschwitz in Germany in WW2.
We get the story about Adina and her sister, Avigail. How they were taken from their family and sent to Block 24. Forced to see and experience some of the most hideous acts, you'd suspect that it would be hard to tell and essentially relive everything. Her outlook on her life and the events that occurred make you see just how strong of a woman she is.
The telling of two different stories that intertwine to make a heart-wrenching, emotional story that will have you turning the pages, wondering how they survived. While I really enjoyed the telling, note that this book is not for everyone. If you're looking for a hearts and flowers kind of book, this isn't it. But if you're willing to give it a chance, I think you will enjoy it as much as I did.
5 Stars....Tatia!!
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