Sarah’s Key is a compelling historical novel that is both a gripping modern-day tale and an indictment of the Vichy government against the French Jews in WWII.
One story tells of Sarah, a ten year old Jewish girl, and her family. They are wrenched from their beds by the French Police during a Gestapo ordered roundup that sent families with children to the Ve’lodrome d’Hiver, a huge indoor sports stadium. This shameful event which took place on July 16, 1942, eventually sent 13,000 men, women, and children to concentration camps and ultimately to their death.
The other story, which is told in alternate chapters, describes Julia, an American journalist, and her quest for answers to the questions she encounters during her time France. While living there during 2002, she is covering the anniversary of the Ver d’Hiv for her paper when she stumbles on some chilling here-to-for unknown facts. It is this discovery that starts the interweaving of Sarah’s story and Julia’s story and changes Julia’s life forever.
This is a well-written book, (now found in the CVL) that will stay with you long after you finish it. Reviewed by Beth Whicker
One story tells of Sarah, a ten year old Jewish girl, and her family. They are wrenched from their beds by the French Police during a Gestapo ordered roundup that sent families with children to the Ve’lodrome d’Hiver, a huge indoor sports stadium. This shameful event which took place on July 16, 1942, eventually sent 13,000 men, women, and children to concentration camps and ultimately to their death.
The other story, which is told in alternate chapters, describes Julia, an American journalist, and her quest for answers to the questions she encounters during her time France. While living there during 2002, she is covering the anniversary of the Ver d’Hiv for her paper when she stumbles on some chilling here-to-for unknown facts. It is this discovery that starts the interweaving of Sarah’s story and Julia’s story and changes Julia’s life forever.
This is a well-written book, (now found in the CVL) that will stay with you long after you finish it. Reviewed by Beth Whicker
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