The Book of Uriel

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Pub Date 26 Jan 2021 | Archive Date 02 Feb 2021

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Description

In the fires of World War II, a child must save his people from darkness…

Ten-year-old Uriel has always been an outcast. Born mute in a Jewish village known for its choir, he escapes into old stories of his people, stories of angels and monsters. But when the fires of the Holocaust consume his village, he learns that the stories he writes in his golden notebook are terrifyingly real.

In the aftermath of the attack, Uriel is taken in by Uwe, a kind-hearted linguist forced to work for the commander of the local Nazi Police, the affably brutal Major Brandt. Uwe wants to keep Uriel safe, but Uriel can’t stay hidden. The angels of his tales have come to him with a dire message: Michael, guardian angel of the Jewish people, is missing. Without their angel, the Jewish people are doomed, and Michael’s angelic brethren cannot search for him in the lands corrupted by Nazi evil.

With the lives of millions at stake, Uriel must find Michael and free him from the clutches of the Angel of Death...even if that means putting Uwe in mortal danger.

The Book of Uriel is a heartbreaking blend of historical fiction and Jewish folklore that will enthrall fans of The Book Thief and The World That We Knew.

In the fires of World War II, a child must save his people from darkness…

Ten-year-old Uriel has always been an outcast. Born mute in a Jewish village known for its choir, he escapes into old...


Advance Praise

⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ "A mesmerizing work of historical fiction. The author has magically combined history with fantasy, resulting in an irresistibly engrossing story. Hoffman is a born storyteller, and she executes her ideas in a sound, beautiful way." --Readers' Favorite

⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ "If you are reading the reviews to try and see if you should read it, yes, yes you should. Especially would recommend to lovers of The Book Thief."--Goodreads Reviewer

⭐⭐⭐⭐“I usually don’t compare books to each other but this one really reminded me of The Book Thief which I loved...I would recommend this book to everyone who loved Zusak’s work and enjoys when fantasy joins history.”--The Swordsmith

⭐⭐⭐⭐ "This book offers a unique blend of historical fiction, Jewish heritage, and otherworldliness...Hoffman shows a range that will undoubtedly be very difficult to match."--Goodreads Reviewer

⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ "A mesmerizing work of historical fiction. The author has magically combined history with fantasy, resulting in an irresistibly engrossing story. Hoffman is a born storyteller, and she executes...


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I know this book has been compared (positively) to The Book Thief which I have never read so I will just say it is a delight blending history and fantasy in a very intriguing and engaging manner, I love reading a book and learning new things and this book satisfies that requirement completely

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I love a book that combines Jewish history and fantasy into one. Nicely crafted story with a nice protagonist.

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Hoffman's "The Book of Uriel" combines history and Jewish mysticism in a fantasy tale about the Holocaust, the best and worst of the Angels, and the indomitable strength and resiliency of the human spirit. Told through the eyes of a ten-year-old child, mute from birth, and never fully accepted by his peers, Uriel's innocence shines through on every page. This is particularly true after he meets the Angels, assumes his power of invisibility, and duels with the Angel of Death. The concept in less able hands would have been sure to fail, but Hoffman brings a ring of absolute authenticity to every page. This is a beautifully-written story, well-balanced, and heartfelt. Never forget there aren't any monsters, just men and women and a world of choices.

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I would first off like to say this is the first time reading a book like this and it was a very interesting read for me. I loved the friendship between Uriel (a 10-year-old Jewish boy) and Uwe ( A german linguist who is assigned to work with a major that runs the control police). Uriel is such a smart kid and it amazes me throughout the story how brave he was. It amazes me how brave he is too after everything he has witnessed he still manages to keep his head held up high. I also loved how the Angels were a part of this story and how much historical fiction and Jewish Heritage ( which I don`t know a lot about but was very impressed with how it was described in the book). Overall, I enjoyed this book very much and would recommend reading this book to anyone who is interested in historical fiction and the supernatural.

Rated this book a sold 5 stars read it in one whole day and was hooked from the very beginning that is how good this book is. This is one of those books that you just go into without knowing very much but come out of it having had an experience.

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I received a complimentary copy of this book. Opinions expressed in this review are completely my own.
I thoroughly enjoyed this book where the horrors of the holocaust are mixed with a fantasy world in a superb way.
Uriel is a perfect character to which everyone will connect.

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I loved this book! It's well written and gives a unique perspective to Poland during World War Two. I thought the interplay between all the main characters was realistic and entertaining. I will definitely read Hoffman again.

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What is there to say about this book? The text grabbed me from the first paragraph and although this was shocking, the power of the images and writing made it impossible to stop reading. I cannot recommend this book highly enough. I might not recommend it for my learners, I will certainly make reference to parts of the story. Well done. Many thanks to the author for such a beautifully written tale. Thanks also to the publishers for their courage in publishing this book and especially netgalley for an ARC of this amazing publication.

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