The German Girl

A Novel

De: Armando Lucas Correa

Narrado por: Joy Osmanski

AN INTERNATIONAL BESTSELLER

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“An unforgettable and resplendent novel which will take its place among the great historical fiction written about World War II.” —Adriana Trigiani, bestselling author of The Shoemaker's Wife

A young girl flees Nazi-occupied Germany with her family and best friend, only to discover that the overseas refuge they had been promised is an illusion in this “engrossing and heartbreaking” (Library Journal, starred review) debut novel, perfect for fans of The Nightingale, Lilac Girls, and The Tattooist of Auschwitz.

Berlin, 1939. Before everything changed, Hannah Rosenthal lived a charmed life. But now the streets of Berlin are draped in ominous flags; her family’s fine possessions are hauled away; and they are no longer welcome in the places they once considered home. A glimmer of hope appears in the shape of the St. Louis, a transatlantic ocean liner promising Jews safe passage to Cuba. At first, the liner feels like a luxury, but as they travel, the circumstances of war change, and the ship that was to be their salvation seems likely to become their doom.

New York, 2014. On her twelfth birthday, Anna Rosen receives a mysterious package from an unknown relative in Cuba, her great-aunt Hannah. Its contents inspire Anna and her mother to travel to Havana to learn the truth about their family’s mysterious and tragic past.

Weaving dual time frames, and based on a true story, The German Girl is a beautifully written and deeply poignant story about generations of exiles seeking a place to call home.

Loved it.

Best book I have read this year. Narrator exceptional. Read for sure!!!!
Learned a lot too.

Excellent reader

I listened to this on Audible. It was a great story and the reader did an excellent job. This story kept my interest right to the very end.

Looking for rainbows.

Found this book to have so many negative undertones that I struggled to finish. This time period did have many that faced serious hardships but in life there are rainbows if you choose to see them.

Loose ends

Is there a follow up? What happens to the money in trust? Do Anna and her mother file claims against the German Government for the property owned for generations?
I just felt let down. This sad woman and her wasted life.
At least a prologue.

Great story but....

I listened to this for about an hour but I found that the narrators voice was so bad that you do not want to listen to the book. She is nasally and has no inflection in her voice. It is hard to realize the characters in your mind when you can’t get past her voice.

Slow

It was difficult to finish the book. I was having trouble getting into the story. It was not a great story line, could have been a lot shorter.

Masterpiece

It's a masterpiece… A book I found difficult to put down.. this novel which in many cases could be a biography or documentary to Many,filled my heart with anticipation,love sadness,loss and happiness. Thank you Armando

A well told story

This story is both heartbreaking and uplifting all at the same time. This tale gives us a small glimpse into what life must have been like for the people displaced into another culture during WWII only to find themselves right back in an oppressive society. I liked that this story took us aboard the St Louis which I think has been swept under the rug of history for far too long and is very relevant today.

Lovely tear jerking story

I got through 2 tissue boxes by the time I finished the book. It makes you nostalgic for a life you never lived. Through each chapter you are transported in a time capsule enveloped in tragedy and sorrow. I recommend to all.

Slow going then gets more interesting

It was a struggle to get through the first half of this book. It was repetitive in its foreshadowing of a journey the character was to embark upon and I just wished she’d get going on it so the plot could unfold. The second half of the novel moved along at a better pace and held my interest . It was informative to learn about the St. Louis as this is a piece of history that was unknown to me before reading this work of historical fiction.