What readers think of Zorrie, plus links to write your own review.

An exceptional book. In many ways it reminded me of my mother's life. The lyricism of the prose, the fully drawn characters, the descriptions of the surroundings all combined to make this book resonate with me. I have caught myself many times in the days since I finished it thinking about Zorrie's hard and lonely life in which work dominated all aspects, while at the same time being in awe of her quiet beauty, strength, and goodness.

Zorrie is a heart wrenching book of pain, losses and friendship. She lost her parents and goes to live with an aunt who gives her nothing. She worked at the watch factory where she was exposed to radium which had an impact on her life. She married only to lose him to the war. It goes on and on. While this did not discourage me from reading the story I just kept wondering what else can befall this woman?