Review: The Dollmaker of Krakow

The Dollmaker of Krakow by R.M. Romero  

It was beautiful. It warmed my heart and brought tears to the edge of my eyes.

Thank you Netgalley for providing me an e-copy of this book in exchange for an honest review.

In a nutshell:

There are two worlds the Dollmaker's (Poland) and Karolina's (land of dolls) . Both of these lands were taken over by evil. The story starts before the invasion of Nazis in to Poland and continues as war takes over Europe.

The Dollmaker and Karolina's lives come together in happy and sad times.
See the Dollmaker was shy and sad before Karolina came to life, but her companionship actually helped them grow. It was soon after Karolina's arrival, the war had started and the Nazis started to torment the people of Krakow.  The Dollmaker and Karolina encouraged each other to stay and to help those who have been unjustly treated, specially a Jewish family that the Dollmaker and Karolina had loved.

I enjoyed how the author embedded not only magic but, history and folklore of Poland and the city of Krakow. Now, I kinda want to learn a little more about Poland's folklore and history. Maybe even visit (one can ever wish.)
The author did such a great job writing such a sad sad sad part of history in a way that can be introduced to young readers without being extremely violent and gruesome. If she were to write it that way I'm sure it would've been a YA. 


The author did such a lovely work on presenting the issues of war, war veterans, injustice, and the nightmares of WWII to the young reader audience. The story left room for kids, parents, and teachers to discuss WWII and other serious and important themes that are still (and some of them sadly) applicable to the twenty first century. 
As a book seller, I get parents approach me with this query : “I want a book that I can read along with my child.”
 After reading The Dollmaker or Krakow, this book is definitely my buddy-read recommend list.

The Dollmaker of Krakow by R.M. Romero is expected to be published on September 12, 2017.




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