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Jonathan Freedland

The Escape Artist: The Man Who Broke Out of Auschwitz to Warn the World

Nonfiction | Biography | Adult | Published in 2022

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The Escape Artist by Jonathan Freedland recounts the story of 19-year-old Rudolph Vrba and his friend Fred Wetzler as they escape from Auschwitz to inform the world about the atrocities happening there, driven by Vrba's belief that awareness would spur Allied action and prevent further Jewish deportations. The narrative follows Vrba's meticulous planning and eventual success, emphasizing his commitment to exposing the truth and saving lives.

Reviews & Readership

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Jonathan Freedland's The Escape Artist is widely praised for its gripping narrative and meticulous research, offering readers an exhilarating yet sobering glimpse into the Holocaust. Some critics, however, note that the pacing can be uneven. Overall, the book is lauded for its insightful and compelling portrayal of historical events.

Who should read this

Who Should Read The Escape Artist?

A reader who would enjoy The Escape Artist by Jonathan Freedland appreciates historical narratives with a focus on World War II and Holocaust survival stories. Fans of Erik Larson's The Devil in the White City and Heather Morris's The Tattooist of Auschwitz would find this book compelling for its meticulous research and gripping storytelling.

RecommendedReading Age

18+years

Book Details

Period

Holocaust

WWII / World War II

Topics

History: European

Military / War

History: World

Genre

Biography