Hah, I misunderstood. The book does have its firm focus on the frienship first and foremost, even if we find out about it in the beginning while "Verity" is in captivity - and that was the saving grace for me overall.
That's why I think even people who are wary about historical fiction set in WW2 may be able to enjoy it, albeit with good tears (as the GoodReads reviews show).
Now the second book set in WW2-times that E. Wein is writing is (I believe) largely set in Ravensbrück, the Konzentration camp for women. THIS will be a much harder sell for people who are aware of the horrors.
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That's why I think even people who are wary about historical fiction set in WW2 may be able to enjoy it, albeit with good tears (as the GoodReads reviews show).
Now the second book set in WW2-times that E. Wein is writing is (I believe) largely set in Ravensbrück, the Konzentration camp for women. THIS will be a much harder sell for people who are aware of the horrors.