“He who saves a single life, saves the world entire."
Talmudic verse.

‘Schindler’s List’ is the true story of how one man saved the lives of almost 1100 people. A member of the Nazi party, a drinker and adulterer, Oskar Schindler is not your typical hero. Indeed, Schindler is a more endearing character for his flaws. Charming and flamboyant, he was a successful industrialist and was able to influence some powerful Nazi officials. Owner of Deutsche Emailwaren Fabrik (German Enamel Works), Schindler was able to provide sanctuary for many Jews during the war at constant risk to his own life.

With an array of characters, life during the war is vividly portrayed. The reader is left with a clear impression of the true horror and suffering endured, and the story is all the more powerful for being true. Skilfully written and extremely well researched it is easy to become immersed in the book.

People who enjoy historical books.

The vividity of the writing.

Thomas Keneally was born in New South Wales, and began his writing career in 1964, winning the Booker Prize for Schindler's List. Inspired By Poldef Pfefferberg (featured in the novel) to write Schindler's List, 4 of Keneally's novels have been shortlisted for the Booker prize.

It is powerful and moving.

Some parts of the book may be too graphic for younger readers.

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