"I know what the ending is. We all know what the ending is."
In Annexed, author Sharon Dogar gives a voice to Peter van Pels, the quiet teenager often overshadowed in the famous diary of Anne Frank. The novel begins as Peter lies in the infirmary at Mauthausen concentration camp, reflecting on the two years spent in the hidden rooms above an Amsterdam warehouse.
This gripping narrative breathes new life into the familiar story, capturing the tension, the stifling boredom, and the intense, complex emotions that developed between Peter and Anne. It challenges readers to see these historical figures as real, flawed, and hopeful teenagers grappling with their identity and desires while the world outside is consumed by hatred. A poignant and hauntingly beautiful addition to Holocaust-themed fiction that is perfect for fans of The Book Thief.
