Oy. The things we don‘t talk about are harrowing and searing in their truth. A great collection of essays. Each more well-written than the last. All brilliant. This book will stay with me.

Halfway through this book after reading all the raves. Does this thing EVER pick up?

Somehow my original post disappeared! This is one of the best books I've read -- the two women are unforgettable and it provides an eye-opening look at a piece of history I never knew about (and does it without feeling like homework). If you generally avoid books about WWII, try this one. Also a great choice if you want to increase your repertoire of books in translation. Trigger warning for sexual abuse.

Two chapters in and so far it's great.

Such a great book. Evocative, emotional, and smart. The movie does it justice, too. One of Michael Caine's finest performances. Read it. It's great.

Just heard the author interviewed on a BBC podcast. This book sounds fascinating. Women in the early 20th century who worked painting dials with radium literally glowed. It was considered glamorous work. They would paint their nails with it for fun! Little did they know their jobs were deadly.

Because Liberty said it's really good and really scary.