What are the most popular holocaust historical fiction books?

Definitely 'The Boy in the Striped Pyjamas'. It's popular because it simplifies the complex and horrifying events of the Holocaust in a way that younger readers can understand, yet it still has a powerful impact on all ages. It shows the innocence of children in the face of such great evil.

'All the Light We Cannot See' by Anthony Doerr is also excellent. It weaves together the stories of a blind French girl and a German boy during the war, touching on the Holocaust and the destruction it brought.

One of the best is 'The Book Thief' by Markus Zusak. It tells the story from the perspective of Death and a young girl in Nazi Germany. It beautifully weaves the horror of the Holocaust with the power of words and the love of books.

Well, 'The Diary of a Young Girl' is really well - known. Anne Frank's story has touched millions around the world. It makes you feel like you're right there with her in the secret annex.

Most popular holocaust fiction books often have very strong and emotional characters. For example, in 'The Boy in the Striped Pyjamas', Bruno is a naive yet kind - hearted boy. They also tend to show the harsh reality of the Holocaust in different ways. Some may focus on the daily life in concentration camps like 'Maus', while others might show the impact on the outside world as well. Another characteristic is that they often carry a message of hope or the importance of humanity in the face of such great evil.

Well, 'The Thirteenth Tale' had a lot of fans too. It's a gothic - style historical fiction that weaves a complex web of mystery and family secrets. The atmospheric writing and the way it unfolds the story over different time periods really attracted readers.

Well, 'Homegoing' was also very popular. Its multi - generational and multi - cultural story was very engaging. It was able to connect different historical periods and places in a very seamless way, which made it stand out among the other historical fiction books of 2016.

Also, 'Pachinko' was popular. Its multi - generational story of a Korean family was appealing to a wide range of readers. It not only told a great family story but also educated readers about the historical context of Korea under Japanese rule and the experiences of Korean immigrants.

In '100 historical fiction books', 'The Book Thief' is highly popular. Set during World War II, it tells the story of a girl who steals books. It has a unique narrative style. Also, 'The Help' is very well - liked. It shows the racial situation in the American South in the 1960s.

Some of the most popular historical fiction books include 'Gone with the Wind' which vividly depicts the American South during the Civil War. Another is 'The Pillars of the Earth' that takes readers back to 12th - century England, showing the building of a cathedral. 'Wolf Hall' is also very popular, focusing on the life of Thomas Cromwell in Tudor England.