A review by jenwestpfahl
The Women in the Castle by Jessica Shattuck

emotional medium-paced
  • Plot- or character-driven? Character
  • Strong character development? Yes
  • Loveable characters? Yes
  • Diverse cast of characters? No
  • Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

4.0

A quick and compelling read. I liked that exploration of how “ordinary German” people lived with the choices they made during and after WWII and how that affected the rest of their lives. It shows how life is more complicated than choosing sides.