I posted my review of this page-turner yesterday, the day the paperback edition was released.
There’s so much to talk about with this book; it’s a perfect pick for book groups. You could get deep into the atrocities of the 1942 Vel’ d’Hiv’ event and its aftermath, talk about why parts of history are considered “taboo” by some people who turn their heads … is it akin to condoning an event if we do nothing to stop it?
There’s the contemporary angle: The protagonist in the 2002 thread of the novel faces not only her own reaction to the secret she has discovered, but condemnation from others who feel she is meddling. Other personal issues are raised – how does one handle infidelity (similar question to “how does she handle the secret?”; do we ignore it or confront it? How does a marriage survive when spouses do not agree on major decisions such as whether or not to bear a child? Does weathering an emotional storm together bring people together or tear them apart?
Would you like to win a copy of Sarah’s Key, perhaps to preview it before presenting it to your book group as a selection? Would you like to read it on your own, to tackle these questions in your own mind only? Here’s you chance! The generous folks at St. Martins Press have offered up to five copies of Sarah’s Key to readers of my blog, here’s how you can win one:
Leave a comment on this post with a question/comment about this book or any other I’ve reviewed at She Is Too Fond Of Books (click the Book Reviewstab at the top of the page for a full list with links). I’ll draw one winning name for every fifteen comments left, up to five names total. Giveaway entries will be open until midnight on October 16; winners’ names will be posted on the 17th.
UPDATE: Thanks to all who entered! The giveaway has ended, and this post is now closed to comments.
This sounds like a really great book. I’d like to throw my name in here for a chance at it. Thanks!
I have been wanting to read this book for ages! Please enter me & thank you for a great contest!
We’ve talked enough about this over at ARC junkies and I still don’t have it – so I’d LOVE to win it here
This book sounds like it raises some tough questions. I just went and read your review, and wow – I really want to read this now! I love historical fiction, and have read a lot of novels about WWII and the holocaust. This sounds like it would be a great read.
I am so very curious about what happens to Sarah(and her brother). Hopefully I win a copy of this book but if I not I’ll definitely be buying it.
I am very interested in reading this group and am very curious about the meaning behind the title. I would love to share this book with my book club.
I have heard wonderful things about this book and would LOVE to read it! Thanks for the giveaway.
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This book sounds very interesting, I can’t wait to read it. Please enter me into the contest!
I would love to get my hands on this book. Please enter me.
I am a moderator of 2 book clubs. One is called 38th Ave. Diva Readers and the other happens to be Jewish called http://Jewishranting.blogspot.com. trying to get the word out. If you would like to spread the word I would appreciate it.
I love historical fiction! This book sounds fascinating and I’d love to read it. Please enter me in the giveaway!
This sounds completely fascinating and I can really relate to the Pandora’s Box aspect of the story. I have one sitting in front of me right now and I don’t know what to do with it. I would love to read the book!
Ooh! I’ve been trying to get this one. Please enter me!
I have heard so much about this book recently it would be amazing if I was able to read it. Please enter me
This book has a great premise. Please do ount me in!
This sounds like a great book!! I’d love to win!! Thanks for the chance!!
I’ll ask a question, although you don’t have to answer. I love historical fiction, but it often makes me cry. Do you cry over books, and if so, did this one make you cry?
I would love to be entered to win this book. I am so intriqued to read about a historical event I wasn’t aware happened, I read so much historical fiction I am surprised this is new to me. As far as the questions raised in your review, I do have an opinion, I don’t think a marriage has much of chance if the partners can’t agree on major decisions as big as having children. Thanks for the chance to enter.
This sounds like a very good read! I tend to stay firmly in the relm of historical fiction (and historical non-fiction), and I have a soft spot for Holocaust stories. It is something that moves me very much. But this is about an event that I know nothing about, and I am intrigued to know more.
This book combines what I find most intriguing in a book – strong female characters and historical fiction that breathes life into history, allowing us to get intimate with their lives during a historical time period.
I would love to read this book by getting copy. Many thanks!
Please enter my name!
Sounds great! I’d love to win a copy…
I think a book like this may help answer the question that came up at our book group about the after-effects of the war and why not only collaborators suffered. Signing an armistice doesn’t mean a war stops there.
Sue
Since visiting Paris this summer I’ve become obsessed with reading everything and anything about Paree. Thanks for the heads up!
The book sounds intriguing, especially after all the questions you raised.
When I first read the summary of this book, I thought of Anne Frank, even though I know the story isn’t the same at all. Haha. Just a random thought. Please enter me in the contest. Thanks. =)
Thanks for the review! This book sounds very good and I love these types since I love historical fiction. Thanks!
This books sounds very interesting! I love fictionalized history where you track families through the generations and I also like mysteries! Sounds like a perfect fit! I would like to be entered to win a copy of the book.
sounds like a great book. Please enter me.
How does a marriage survive when spouses do not agree on major decisions such as whether or not to bear a child?
This is something that my husband and I have dealt with. I would love to read this book just to see that question answered in the “fiction” world.
Thanks for the chance!
I’d love to win this book!
I’ve always had a fascination with WWII and the holocaust for whatever reason especially the stories of people involved in that period of world history be they fiction or non.
Please enter me for this book.
Thanks.
This sounds like my kind of book – my book group usually prefers female authors and intelligent writing – so this sounds like it might be just right.
Thanks,
LibrarysCat
Please throw my name into the hat — I’d love to read this book! Thank you!
I really want to read this book–I’ve lived in France and Germany, and WWII fascinates me. Thank you!
It sounds a really good book!
Please enter me in the contest. Thanks.
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this is a time ini history that we should never forget…….I would very much like to read Sarah’s Key!
A historical fiction book with a good review. Sign me up. :}
I’d love the chance for the read! tWarner419@aol.com
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I would love to read this book. Even the cover of the book is drawing me to it. I also love the time period it takes place in.
I love the questions that this novel raises. It sounds quite interesting. I would love to read it. Please enter me.
wow I so want to read it…please enter me
I have been wanting to read this book for a long time. I would love a chance to win a copy. Thank you
I would love to read this book.
I’m ashamed, I’ve never heard of the “Vel’ d’Hiv’ roundup” by the French police. I’d love chance to read this book and learn some more history.
This sounds like a really good book, it sounds like its based off a true story is it?
I’m wondering how the protagonist responds to the pressure from others concerning her inquiry. I would love to read this book. Thanks for the chance to win it!
Hello! What a wonderful story line this book has. Please enter me in your drawing for this book. It sounds like a good book to read in front of the fireplace on a cool Fall evening. Thanks, Cindi
I love to read historical fiction books. Brings me back to a different time in history. These book sounds like it brings the readers to places not explored.
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Please count me in! Thanks.