"All My Love, Detrick," by Roberta Kagan (A Novel of the Holocaust)
Detrick, a German boy, was born with every quality that the Nazi's considered superior, this would ensure his future as a leader of Adolph Hitler’s coveted Aryan race. But on his 7th birthday, an unexpected event changed the course of his destiny forever. As the Nazis rose to power, Detrick was swept into a life filled with secrets, enemies, betrayals, alliances and danger at every turn. However, in spite of the horrors and the terror surrounding him, Detrick would find a single flicker of light. He would discover the greatest gift of all, the gift of everlasting love.
Assessment:
In this ambitious but clichéd novel, Hitler’s power spreads through Germany. As it does, the members of two German families – one Jewish – intersect, changing lives forever. It’s no surprise that two of the family members fall in love: the book is predictable and often leans toward the sentimental. And despite the well developed characters, solid prose, and a wealth of historical detail, few readers will be surprised at the book’s final note.
Date Submitted: June 02, 2016