The Tattooist of Auschwitz

Oh what could have been... At first I thought “well, the pacing is a bit strange, but maybe that's because it's an adaptation of a diary and they're trying to fill in the time gaps.” Then there were some convenient scenarios and I thought “Hmm. something is up.” Then at the halfway point, things seemed a little too neat and forgiving. That's when I did some searching. This was a dramatized fiction book based on a real person. What a disappointment. With my eyes open, I saw all the gaps that were hovering just out of sight. Lack of character development, love at first sight, convenient character relationships, holocaust setting for added drama.... And conveniently written for an easy film adaptation. This is just a money grab trying to pinch a few more pennies out of anyone who want to experience the suffering of the holocaust from the comfort of their own home.

tldr: This book is just a typical YA novel, that is trying to use “based on a true story of a holocaust survivor” as a marketing tool to make money.