Once We Were Brothers
by Ronald H. Balson
Once We Were Brothers by Ronald H. Balson holds a highly rated rating of 4.28 out of 5, based on 13.9K reader ratings. First published in 2010. The book spans 378 pages.
About Once We Were Brothers
The gripping tale about two boys, once as close as brothers, who find themselves on opposite sides of the Holocaust.Elliot Rosenzweig, a respected civic leader and wealthy philanthropist, is attending a fundraiser when he is suddenly accosted and accused of being a former Nazi SS officer named Otto Piatek, the Butcher of Zamosc. Although the charges are denounced as preposterous, his accuser is convinced he is right and engages attorney Catherine Lockhart to bring Rosenzweig to justice. Solomon persuades attorney Catherine Lockhart to take his case, revealing that the true Piatek was abandoned as a child and raised by Solomon's own family only to betray them during the Nazi occupation. But has Solomon accused the right man?Once We Were Brothers is Ronald H. Balson's compelling tale of two boys and a family who struggle to survive in war-torn Poland, and a young love that struggles to endure the unspeakable cruelty of the Holocaust. Two lives, two worlds, and sixty years converge in an explosive race to redemption that makes for a moving and powerful tale of love, survival, and ultimately the triumph of the human spirit.
| Detail | Value |
|---|---|
| Author | Ronald H. Balson |
| Published | 2010 |
| Pages | 378 |
| Genres | Historical Fiction, Fiction, Mystery & Thriller, History, Fiction |
| Average Rating | 4.28 / 5.00 |
| Total Ratings | 13,856 |
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What genre is Once We Were Brothers?
Once We Were Brothers is categorized as Historical Fiction, Fiction, Mystery & Thriller, History. Its primary genre classification is Mystery & Thriller.
Is Once We Were Brothers worth reading?
Based on 13.9K reader ratings, Once We Were Brothers has an average score of 4.28 out of 5.00, which is considered "Highly Rated."
How many pages is Once We Were Brothers?
Once We Were Brothers has 378 pages.
Who wrote Once We Were Brothers?
Once We Were Brothers was written by Ronald H. Balson. It was first published in 2010.
What is the ISBN for Once We Were Brothers?
The ISBN-13 for Once We Were Brothers is 9781250046390.0.
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