The Lost: A Search for Six of Six Million
The Lost: A Search for Six of Six Million
Nonfiction | Autobiography / Memoir | Adult | Published in 2006
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Nonfiction | Autobiography / Memoir | Adult | Published in 2006512
Autobiography / Memoir • Nonfiction
Europe • 1940s
2006
Adult
18+ years
Super Short Summary
The Lost: A Search for Six of Six Million by Daniel Mendelsohn explores a person’s journey to uncover the fate of six relatives who perished in the Holocaust. Through global travels and interviews, the narrative delves into personal and historical exploration, weaving memories and discoveries to piece together their stories within the broader context of the tragedy.
Melancholic
Contemplative
Mysterious
Informative
Bittersweet
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Review Roundup
The Lost: A Search for Six of Six Million by Daniel Mendelsohn is praised for its poignant narrative and meticulous research as it explores Holocaust history through a personal lens. Critics appreciate the emotional depth and narrative structure but note its dense detail can sometimes overwhelm. Mendelsohn's memoir is a powerful meditation on memory and loss.
Who Should Read The Lost: A Search for Six of Six Million?
A reader interested in The Lost: A Search for Six of Six Million by Daniel Mendelsohn would likely enjoy personal historical narratives with deep investigative and genealogical themes. Similar audiences appreciate Maus by Art Spiegelman and The Hare with Amber Eyes by Edmund de Waal for their poignant Holocaust storytelling.
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Autobiography / Memoir • Nonfiction
Europe • 1940s
2006
Adult
18+ years
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