“The Women in the Castle”, by Jessica Shattuck, is a mind-altering historical fiction novel about Marianne, Benita, and Ania, who are surviving wives of resisters and mothers who struggle to overcome the harsh realities brought forth by WWII, while living in a Bavarian castle. The women support and guide each other as they struggle to move forward as changed women. However, love, trust, and family, play a role in the secrets and betrayal that will bring these women together and tear them apart.
It is the plot that alters these women’s lives by one decision that causes a significant impact in the story. It was fascinating to see how the events force an exchange of power between these women and the men involved. This book is an enjoyable story and it offers perspective and a genuine appreciation for our historical heroes. I commend the author for her creative approach. Jessica Shattuck did a fantastic job alternating between the different perspectives of the characters and making their stories very distinguished from one another. The story reads authentic by showing readers realistic cultural changes and how tough life can be when you have no idea where it will take you.
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