52 pages • 1 hour read
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We Must Not Think of Ourselves by Lauren Grodstein follows Adam Paskow, a Jewish man in the Warsaw ghetto during World War II, as he documents the lives of his community for Emanuel Ringelblum’s Oneg Shabbat Archive while navigating complex moral decisions and relationships under Nazi oppression. The novel explores themes of resilience, memory, and the moral complexities of survival under extreme persecution. This story discusses the Holocaust, antisemitism, gun violence, death, and suicide.
We Must Not Think of Ourselves by Lauren Grodstein is widely praised for its emotional depth and compelling narrative. Critics commend the well-developed characters and the thought-provoking themes. However, some readers find the pacing uneven. Overall, the novel’s exploration of human resilience resonates strongly, despite minor structural flaws.
Readers who enjoy historical drama and poignant, character-driven narratives will be captivated by We Must Not Think of Ourselves by Lauren Grodstein. Fans of Kristin Hannah's The Nightingale or Anthony Doerr's All the Light We Cannot See will appreciate Grodstein's exploration of resilience and sacrifice during World War II.
Historical Fiction
Jewish Literature
WWII / World War II
Holocaust
Emotions/Behavior: Love
Emotions/Behavior: Determination / Perseverance
Emotions/Behavior: Grief
Military / War
History: World