A stunner of a book—the characterizations, the prose, the pacing, the story, everything was exceptional. While much has been written of German Jews during the Nazi regime, Shadows of Berlin manages to bring to life two less-discussed aspects: the U-boats, or Jews who hid in Berlin even after it was officially declared Jew-free, and life post-war for the Jews who survived. Even the most villainous characters aren't pure evil, just as even the most sympathetic characters aren't pure good. And the complexities of the characters, their choices, their ways of coping are echoed in the skein of subplots, some seemingly tangential, that make this so much more than "just another story about Nazi Germany."

Thank you, NetGalley and Sourcebooks Landmark, for providing me with an advanced copy in exchange for an honest review.

A compelling & captivating novel set in NYC in the early 50s and primarily centered around a woman deeply scarred by her bleak experiences during WWII in Germany as she tries to rebuild her life in America and learn how to deal with her past and its secrets. Guilt, survival and the will to rebuild one's life are some of the poignant issues brilliantly tackled by the author in this sad and beautiful fictional tapestry that cleverly depicts the postwar resilience of the Jewish community in exile.
Highly recommended!

Many thanks to Netgalley and Sourcebooks for this terrific ARC

I read a lot of WWII historicals and I am also Jewish, so I understood the Yiddish colloquialisms. The intense depression, guilt, and struggles were very historically relatable. This is a 5-star recommended read.

A novel jam-packed with color, culture, history and emotion. Such a story that you really need to read. It may take you on an emotional journey, but that might be necessary.