Novel Nerd Blog - Book Reviews by Smitha

MY THOUGHTS AND BOOK REVIEW Imogen Matthews paints a vivid portrait of courage and sacrifice in her gripping novel, "The Girl with the Red Hair." Set against the backdrop of Nazi-occupied Amsterdam during World War II, Matthews transports readers to a harrowing era where the bonds of friendship are tested and the fight for justice and freedom becomes a matter of life and death. At the heart of the story are Hannie and Sonja, inseparable best friends whose lives are irrevocably altered by the brutality of the Nazi regime. As the occupation tightens its grip on their beloved city, Hannie's resolve is tested as she witnesses the atrocities committed against innocent civilians. Refusing to stand idly by, Hannie joins the underground resistance, risking her own safety to defy the oppressors and protect those she holds dear. Matthews masterfully captures the sense of fear and uncertainty that permeates Amsterdam under Nazi rule, vividly depicting the city's once-charming st...