World War 2
54 World War 2 reviews on The Bookish Elf. World War 2 here most often crosses with Historical Fiction, Literary Fiction and Romance. The authors we review most are Kristin Harmel and Madeline Martin.
The 10 best World War 2 books we’ve reviewed
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Walker's love for France and its rich history shines through on every page. Her descriptions of the Breton landscape, local customs, and even regional cuisine add depth and authenticity to the story. It's clear…
Leaving Fatherland's greatest accomplishment may be its nuanced exploration of the myriad ways that violence deforms both victim and perpetrator. While it grapples with some of the darkest chapters of the 20th century, Leaving…
It is a story about courage and hope. In a world tainted by war, death and loss, childhoods are broken. Kids are snatched out of their homes, the place that brought them comfort. Their dreams are shattered.…
Thomas Keneally's Schindler's List (or Schindler's Ark) is an account of how the Nazi member and industrialist Oskar Schindler rescued over a thousand Jews from very probable death from at Auschwitz, by protecting them…
Unbroken by Laura Hillenbrand set during WWII in the South Pacific and Japanese prison camps follows Louie’s struggles through the POW camps. This book is one of the best non-fiction books about WWII ever…
This is a heart-wrenching historical fiction novel that takes place during World War II. The author beautifully portrays the struggles and sacrifices made by ordinary people during this devastating period of history. The novel…
Brimming with details about the World War II from first-hand sources, Mark Sullivan’s Beneath a Scarlet Sky is a well-researched story of a young man who dreamed the impossible and made it possible in…
This is a poignant and heart-wrenching novel that explores the devastating impact of war on the lives of ordinary people. Through the eyes of an innocent child, the reader is transported into a world…
The Martha's Vineyard Beach and Book Club succeeds more often than it stumbles, creating an engaging story that honors both its historical setting and its contemporary characters. It's a solidly crafted historical novel that…
Far From Home succeeds as an engaging historical drama that personalizes the vast tragedy of World War II through the experiences of compelling characters. While it occasionally simplifies complex historical realities and relies on…
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What are the best World War 2 books The Bookish Elf has reviewed?
The Witch of the Breton Woods, Leaving Fatherland, All The Light We Cannot See, Schindler’s List, Unbroken are our highest-rated World War 2 reviews.
Which World War 2 authors do you review most?
Kristin Harmel (2), Madeline Martin (2), Olivia Hawker (2), Ruta Sepetys (2), Adriana Allegri (1).
How many World War 2 books have you reviewed?
54 so far.