by Primo Levi
First published 1982
In the final days of World War II, a band of Jewish partisans flees Russia for Italy, their sights set on Palestine. Along the way, they wage a ruthless campaign against their Nazi oppressors, blowing up trains, rescuing concentration camp survivors, and exacting bloody vengeance. As they traverse the war-ravaged landscapes of Eastern Europe, Primo Levi vividly captures their grit, desperation, and unbreakable will to survive. At its core, this gripping tale is a testament to the indomitable human spirit.
Genres: historical-fiction, 20th-century, adventure, jewish
Vibes: emotional, fast-paced, thought-provoking
Tropes: found-family, gritty
Setting: Italy, Juden
Period: 20th Century
384 pages · Hardcover · Summit Books
Content warnings: violence, war