71 pages 2 hours read

Jonathan Freedland

The Escape Artist: The Man Who Broke Out of Auschwitz to Warn the World

Nonfiction | Biography | Adult | Published in 2022

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Jonathan Freedland's The Escape Artist is widely praised for its gripping narrative and meticulous research, offering readers an exhilarating yet sobering glimpse into the Holocaust. Some critics, however, note that the pacing can be uneven. Overall, the book is lauded for its insightful and compelling portrayal of historical events.

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Who Should Read The Escape Artist?

A reader who would enjoy The Escape Artist by Jonathan Freedland appreciates historical narratives with a focus on World War II and Holocaust survival stories. Fans of Erik Larson's The Devil in the White City and Heather Morris's The Tattooist of Auschwitz would find this book compelling for its meticulous research and gripping storytelling.

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Reading Age

18+years

Book Details

Period
Holocaust
WWII / World War II
Topics
History: European