What are the characteristics of good World War 2 historic fiction books?
Good World War 2 historic fiction books often have well - developed characters. For example, in 'The Book Thief', the character of Liesel is complex and grows throughout the story. They also accurately depict the historical setting. In 'All the Light We Cannot See', the descriptions of Saint - Malo under siege are vivid. Another characteristic is the exploration of moral and ethical issues. Like in 'Slaughterhouse - Five', the absurdity of war and the question of free will are examined.
Well, they usually bring the era to life. In 'The Nightingale', Kristin Hannah does a wonderful job of showing the day - to - day struggles of the French people during the occupation. These books also tend to humanize the experiences. In 'Unbroken', we see the story of a real - life person, Louis Zamperini, and his incredible journey through the war. And they often have a strong narrative arc. In 'Code Name Verity', the mystery and the relationship between the two main characters drive the story forward.
