This is my first Tatiana De Rosnay book and I am very impressed with the writing style, historical aspects, character development, and the storyline. I'm a fan of WW2 history and most of the time the books, movies, and documentaries show the war mainly from the American point of view. I've seen some movies from the Jewish points of view as well; but the French point of view is what really intrigued me in this book. I enjoyed the contemporary touch to such old history and the American/French mix which gave me a bridge into the French world via the American background of the main character. The way the book was structured made the book enticing to read. Starting with two stories interchanging chapter by chapter until they merge into one contemporary view and culmination of all the heroine learned in her search for the truth of what happened in the past, relating it to her present, and having all this change her future. How tragedy can bring people together, how the truth no matter how painful is better told then kept a secret. There are a lot of philosophical, psychological, and societal points and undertones I really appreciated; but balanced in a way that was never over the top, just enough to keep the readers interest and inside the world the author created. This book is definitely recommended. I've heard there's also a movie. I hope it's just as good.

This book did one thing. Opened my eyes. I am french (well Canadian french (if there is a huge difference)) and I could not believe that this happened and I never knew! A year or so ago I did a project on Death Camps around the world! I never saw a single record to this! It is such a dramatic and sad book, like the character's I will never forget Sarah's key.

This is one of the best books I have read in a long time. The story will haunt me for long time to come. While reading this book I often found myself pondering the question of what would I have done had I been Sarah. If is a story of why we must never forget the victims of the holocast, both Jewish and non-Jewish.

Sarah's Key, written by Tatina de Rosnay. I'm a huge fan of WW2 literature and this didn't disappoint. I loved it because the content of the book took a rather unconventional approach in presenting the holocaust and what happened to the victims, both Jewish and Non Jewish citizens. It painted a very real and beautiful picture of Paris, both currently and what it was like during WW2- now I cant wait to visit!! It did start off a bit slow, but soon after I found myself not putting it down. The ending was a bit disappointed because it wasn't what I had pictured. But in all honestly, it suited the hope and tragedy themes of the book.

It will change me. It was so moving. Loved it!!

Recommended by patron who said she had never cried so hard before...

The book Sarah's Key is a really informative and riveting read. I couldn't put it down because I wanted to know what happened to the brother. I kept making up scenarios where the boy would live and escape even though I knew on some level this would not be the case. I was unaware of this French police round up of Jews.I have read a lot on WWII and never come a cross a mention of it. The author really brought home the condition of survivor's guilt as it was Sarah's constant companion throughout her life. No achievement could ease or erase it. It was so sad. What I didn't like was Julia's husband. What a ... every time he spoke down to her I just wanted to... and she just took it..but we all know that love does not equal sense and I was glad that Julia eventually realized this was not love and got out. Got to admit I was hoping he would choke on some escargot, but that is just me.

Emotional, heart wrenching, beautiful story - it will stay with me for a very long time.

Beautiful but heart wrenching. The movie is also fantastic, would recomend to watch that after.

I watched the movie first as usual the book was much better. I loved this book was sad when it was over, but loved the tales of courage and survival that it brought to light.