*As Hitler rises to power, the Queer population is at risk of of violence and arrests.
*During the Nazi Regime, Bertie and his girlfriend Sofie, escape Berlin, and hide on a farm disguised as an elderly couple.
*As WWII is coming to an end, Bertie and Sofie, discover a young trans man that has recently escaped from a concentration camp. They take him in and hide him.
*Even with the war over, there is still a danger for trans and queer people so the three main characters make plans to escape Europe and make their way to America.
What I Thought of It - Five Observations/Reflections... *I was excited to read this novel published for adults, and hoping the historical fiction story would be a page-turner.
*The beginning of the story was a bit slow and I began to worry that novel wasn't going to be for me.
*The writing was "highbrow" and "academic" with lots of details and descriptions.
*I found the subject matter to be educational, disturbing, and eye-opening to how people were treated back then. The sad fact is many people are still mistreated because of their differences.
*Overall, the novel wasn't for me, but I do know it was well research and covered an important aspect of WWII.
Who Should Read It... *Readers who gravitate toward historical fiction would be a great audience for this novel about Bertie, Sofie, and Karl. You should know the plot moves at a slow pace, there is a lot to sift through, but the overall theme of hope, resilience, and being yourself, comes through on each and every page. Happy Reading!
Rating... 3 out of 5 stars
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