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The Fortress: A Historical Fiction Novel Based On A WW2 True Story

The Fortress: A Historical Fiction Novel Based On A WW2 True Story

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Diane Secchiaroli
5.0 out of 5 starsRomania/Isreal
April 9, 2019
This is a wonderful story about growing up in Romania prior to and during WW11 and a subsequent escape to Israel. Daniel goes from being a rich Jew to living in the “Fortress “ (underground caves) to escaping to the countryside with the street kids who lived in the caves. He befriends the street kids and is subsequently able to hide his family from the Nazis. When the “Fortress” is discovered by the Nazis the whole group moves to the countryside. Later fearing discovery by the Nazis again the family decides to emigrate to Israel. There are several side stories of some of the street kids. The characters are well defined and interesting. Read this novel in one sitting as I couldn’t put it down. Great historical fiction!
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Annie Athens
1.0 out of 5 starsJuvenile Writing
April 12, 2019
Sorry I did try to read this book but I couldn't get past the first chapters which was a pity as very few novels relate to Romania during the war. Unfortunately the writing is poor,. Maybe it was aimed at ypoung readers, if so then Amazon should have made this plainer.
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Diane Secchiaroli
5.0 out of 5 starsRomania/Isreal
April 9, 2019
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This is a wonderful story about growing up in Romania prior to and during WW11 and a subsequent escape to Israel. Daniel goes from being a rich Jew to living in the “Fortress “ (underground caves) to escaping to the countryside with the street kids who lived in the caves. He befriends the street kids and is subsequently able to hide his family from the Nazis. When the “Fortress” is discovered by the Nazis the whole group moves to the countryside. Later fearing discovery by the Nazis again the family decides to emigrate to Israel. There are several side stories of some of the street kids. The characters are well defined and interesting. Read this novel in one sitting as I couldn’t put it down. Great historical fiction!
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Johana Nadler
5.0 out of 5 starsLove, trust and hope create a family
April 28, 2019
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A beautifully written book with perspicacity, insightfulness,
sensitivity and beautiful imagery.
Each character shines through with its inner and external challenges. It takes you from the beautiful Bucharest before WII all the way through the Ceucescu regime and shows how it brings togetherness and love among total strangers,whose common trait is survival.
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Linda J. Hixon
5.0 out of 5 starsStayin Alive
April 16, 2019
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Street kids in Bucharest, Romania at the outbreak of WWII. Some are Catholic; some are Jewish. The horror of war makes them all one family. Not every street child is noble but enough exist to make it to productive adulthood. Fascinating read.
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Noel
5.0 out of 5 starsThe Fortress
May 18, 2019
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A well written novel, with excellent editing. The characters were well described with smooth follow through from one event to the next. A very satisfying read from beginning to end, with an especially lovely ending.
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Amos
5.0 out of 5 starsAbsolutely loved it
April 21, 2019
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What a wonderful and miraculous story of love, courage and friendship in amongst the horror and devastation of the holocaust. Loved it. Really did.
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Doris M. Reel
5.0 out of 5 starsUnbelievable
April 18, 2019
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Opened my eyes to how the Jews suffered.
They persevered and did everything possible to survive.
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GermanTranslator
4.0 out of 5 starsWhat a tale! WWII from the perspective of Romania
August 3, 2019
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This book really captured me at the beginning and I found the stories of its various characters quite intriguing. For this I give it 4 stars. The only reason I did not give it 5 is because at times it was difficult to follow the chronology, especially towards the end, and also the last couple of chapters could have used a bit more copy editing. As a copy editor, I notice such things. :)
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Beth E Florey
5.0 out of 5 starsFabulous! Well written book that tells about a group of homeless kids, and the hidden Jewish family in Romania who became a family together.
April 22, 2019
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plot and characters. I enjoyed reading about how the people bonded together in WWII Romania. A different view.
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5.0 out of 5 starsUnbelievable times
July 15, 2019
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It is so hard to believe these things happened. What a terrible hardship for so many people. They were all amazingly strong people and heroes. It is so hard for me to understand how human beings can be so cruel to others.
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Lula Wilson
5.0 out of 5 starsSad but stirring story of a human experience!
June 18, 2019
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Dislike for the Human misery expressed in the author’s experiences made an emotional impact on me while reading.
This was a truly moving story and brought us back to a return with those involved. Very heart stirring!
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