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August 11th, 2008
The compelling WWII novel DAYS OF SMOKE offers a mold-shattering view of war and Holocaust, from the unique perspective of German flyer Hans Udet. Across aerial battlefields ranging over much of Europe, Hans progresses from naive young Messerschmitt pilot to ace of increasing rank and responsibility. But unfolding events pit Hans' love of the Fatherland against his natural compassion for humanity. Fascism's true ramifications come into focus after Hans saves a young woman from brutal sexual assault. His discovery that Rachel is Jewish - and her assailant a Storm Trooper - puts a face to Hans' ideological conflict. As growing feelings for Rachel sensitize him to the "Jewish problem," Hans is torn between mounting disdain for the Nazis and his sense of duty to Germany; Rachel is the unlikely bridge joining his disparate halves. Feel free to contact Mark Ozeroff at Markauthor@aol.com |
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