Guest Book Review: Isaac reviews Defiance by Nechama Tec

Defiance, by Nechama Tec, is a story based on a real event. This can make Defiance a true page turner, but in spots, can take a chill pill, and will slow down just to pick up in action the next chapter! This makes the story very clear and open and incredibly easy to read at a higher level of reading. The story itself is about a man named Tuvia Bielski and his experience through World War II. It takes place in the cold, cruel winters of Russia. The village in which Tuvia lives houses members of the Jewish culture. In the book, the Germans invade the country, and Tuvia needs to stand up and defy the brutal force incoming towards their village, and to stand up and protect the members of the village. But however, don’t let the thrill of war blind you. The story at first can be very difficult to get into, and can be difficult to follow in places. Since the book is based on a true story, the book itself is very long, and includes a lot of words per page. If I were to give Defiance a rating, I would rate it ⅘ stars simply because of how long it was, and sometimes it being demotivating to finish. However, if you are very invested into war stories, this book will be a perfect fit for you! - Isaac

Isaac read a copy of Defiance from a classroom library but the audiobook version can be found on Hoopla through the Nashua Public Library.