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Reviewed by K.C. Finn for Readers' Favorite
To Be a Nazi Family is a work of fiction in the historical fiction, family saga, and interpersonal drama subgenres. It is best suited to the general adult reading audience. Penned by author Dick Parsons, this fascinating and dramatic work explores the impact of Hitler's rise to power and the subsequent implementation of Nazi policies on two German brothers and their families. Adolf Hitler's determination to restore Germany's greatness and rid the Reich of Jews leads to contrasting fates for Klaus's and Wolfgang's families. While Wolfgang's Aryan family is celebrated as the epitome of Nazi ideals, Klaus, married to a Jew, faces increasing persecution and the threat of imprisonment and extermination. As Hitler's anti-Semitic policies intensify, the two branches of the family become tragically separated, with each member experiencing the horrors of World War II in contrasting ways.
Author Dick Parsons has crafted a work with clearly meticulous research, coupled with some truly vivid storytelling that skilfully depicts the stark realities faced by families torn apart by Hitler's regime. Reading about the realistic internal conflict of these characters was a harrowing and enlightening experience that provided a poignant glimpse into the lives of a diverse range of individuals affected by the atrocities of Nazi Germany. There’s a fantastic sense of pacing and plot throughout the work that keeps these tensions and ideas bubbling, but the story is never bogged down in too much detail and always keeps the focus on the characters and their immediate issues. Through the lens of Klaus's and Wolfgang's families, Parsons effectively captures the devastating impact of discrimination, persecution, and war on both a personal and societal level. Overall, To Be a Nazi Family is a highly recommended read for fans of complex and interesting family dramas everywhere.