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I had a long, busy day that took me near a new-to-me library. Obviously I HAD to go in and check it out.

Getting back to one I had set aside when other books came in. Péter Gárdos' novel is a fictionalized retelling of his parents story. Miklós and Lili, both Hungarian Jews, are two survivors of the extermination famous. Transported to Sweden to recover, they are in separate hospitals in a strange land. This story tells how they met, and fell in love. The writing is good, but the way Gárdos tells the story lessens the emotional weight.

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Am so glad Miklos' and Lili's son wrote this, a great tribute to his parents. I do wish Miklos had written a book! This is a wonderful view of what happened to survivors, especially very ill ones. I personally liked the great descriptions of the cultural mixings.

The uniquely determined Miklós is set on finding "the one", and his tinderesque catfishing along the way was often hilarious and relatable. I found the most memorable writing when the author reflects on the unsaid horrors that exist between Miklós and Lili, both Jewish concentration camp survivors.

"A crowd of women on bicycles was waiting at the approach to the pier. There must have been fifty of them, motionless and silent, gripping their handlebars. Many wore black headscarves. They looked like Ravens perched on a branch."

3 dage efter Peter Gardos' fars død i 1998, åbnede hans mor en metalkasse, der havde været lukket i 50 år: Hans forældres hemmelige brevveksling fra dengang de var to fremmede, forhutlede kz-overlevere på rekreation i Sverige i 1945.

Hate to admit it that this one did not work for me. I had such high hopes but while there were beautiful moments the writing was choppy and I had to force myself to finish it.

Love it when my library holds come in on Friday. My weekend looks even brighter.

A quiet love story that ignites the soul and makes you wonder about human relationships during the darkest of times. Quick but heartfelt, so happy to know it's based off of a real story.

This is a fictionalised account of how the parents of the author met while recovering in Sweden at the end of WWII after surviving the Holocaust. It was a really lovely book about how important hope is in order to not just survive, but to live.

You would think a book about two convalescing concentration camp survivors would be depressing. Nope.

At the end of World War II, a dark cloud cover Europe, leaving many traumatised. Even in the midst of devastation, a tender tale can arise. Fever at Dawn is a touching story of love from two concentration camp survivors.

Currently reading and loving this little book.

A pleasant read that lacks depth. Gárdos is a director and this would make a good movie. The post-Holocaust love story of a dying man may not seem like a beach book, but if you want something easy that requires little thought, it's not a bad choice.

Currently trying to read an ARC of Fever at Dawn, but the cat has other ideas.