What a wonderfully sad and enlightening book! I am so glad this is a work of fiction because the details are so tough to read. But, I realize that the Vel D Hiv was real. It actually happened and it is utterly heat breaking. The story of Sarah is so emotional. I cried through many of her chapters. Julia's story, how it connects with Sarah's and how it concludes in the book was both heartbreaking and real. I don't usually read these sorts of books because they make me feel sad. I read to escape the real world, the actual sad historical events but at times, it is important to be reminded of Real Life. This book did that for me. My one complaint: What do Julia and William do after their 3rd meeting? UGH! I want to know. I, personally, need a little more closure.
All in all, Excellent book. I recommend!