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Book Review of Night of Flames: A Novel of World War II

Night of Flames: A Novel of World War II
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Night Of Flames is a very well-researched novel set during WWII. The invasion of Poland and its occupation by Germany is told in harrowing detail, leaving readers with an understanding of the horrific effects of war on soldiers and civilians. The main characters, Jan and Anna, are a married couple drawn into the resistance movement. Their unflinching and consistent courage in the face of seemingly insurmountable obstacles seemed a bit contrived, as did the constant references to Anna's red-haired beauty. It was, however, a riveting look at the Polish and Belgian resistance movement during this darkest hour in world history.