I feel like I must preface my review to say that I agree with Doerr’s quote on the jacket of the galley I received – if your soul can survive the journey you will definitely be rewarded by one of the most beautifully written books of the year.

Mischling is a lyrical telling of one of the darkest times that humanity has had to endure. It allows us to read and remember with the magical writing helping to soften some of the most heinous crimes in history. The story of Pearl and Stasha and their courage and resilience will stay with you long after you finish reading this brilliant look at the history of Josef Mengele and the twins of Auschwitz.