47 pages 1 hour read

Kristin Harmel

The Sweetness of Forgetting

Fiction | Novel | Adult | Published in 2012

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The Sweetness of Forgetting by Kristin Harmel follows Hope, a divorced mother raising her middle-school daughter while managing a family bakery in Cape Cod, as she discovers her grandmother's Jewish heritage and their family history during the Holocaust. Driven to uncover the fate of her grandmother's family and the love of her life, Hope embarks on a journey of revelation, connecting with her heritage and embracing lessons of love and survival. This book discusses antisemitism and the Holocaust.

Reviews & Readership

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Kristin Harmel's The Sweetness of Forgetting has garnered praise for its emotional depth and well-researched historical context. Readers lauded its engaging narrative and relatable characters, while some found its predictability and occasional melodrama less appealing. Overall, its heartwarming exploration of memory and family history resonates strongly with many.

Who should read this

Who Should Read The Sweetness of Forgetting?

Readers who enjoy The Nightingale by Kristin Hannah or Sarah's Key by Tatiana de Rosnay will be captivated by Kristin Harmel's The Sweetness of Forgetting. With its blend of historical fiction, family secrets, and resilience, this novel appeals to those who appreciate emotional, multi-generational narratives.

RecommendedReading Age

18+years

Book Details

Genre

Historical Fiction

Romance

Modern Classic Fiction

Period

WWII / World War II

Holocaust

Topics

Military / War

History: World

Themes

Emotions/Behavior: Love

Emotions/Behavior: Memory

Relationships: Family