Friday, August 15, 2008

Aimee and Jaguar: A Love Story, Berlin 1943 by Erica Fischer

What makes Aimee and Jaguar an interesting story is that it examines a different perspective during the Holocaust than people are generally familiar with. Aimee is a young housewife with four children married to a Nazi official who finds herself falling in love with a Jewish woman living underground in Berlin. Unfortunately, the author's frequent and somewhat long-winded history lessons diminish the strength of this bittersweet love story. Nevertheless, Aimee and Jaguar is worth checking out it you are interested in learning about a lesser known set of Holocaust experiences and don't mind tragic endings.

Leatherby Libraries Call Number: DD857.W87 F713 1998
th Floor Holocaust Library (Library use only)
Review submitted by: Ashley Bloomfield, Program Assistant, Rodgers Center
Rating: Somewhat Recommended

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