SHANGHAI SHADOWS Some days ago, I finished to read the book. The name of the book is "Shanghai Shadows". I have never read such fascinating book ever! This book is about The Second World War and Ilse's family. It is vital to note that the Second World War was a global war that lasted from 1939 to 1945. It was the most widespread war in history. More than 100 million people were directly involved , from more than 30 different countries. The war wasn't an easy time for the Jews. Adolf Hitler decided to completely exterminate them. When the Nazis moved into Australia, one Jewish family made plans to escape. Japanese-occupied China was the only place they were able to go. It is not surprising that You may ask me: "Why did they choose China?" And my answer is: "On the one hand , they chose China because they didn't need to get visa, on the other hand, they thought that China was a pleasant place to live". But China was far harsher than they expected. There were a lot of troubles, tears, hopes and the best expectation of their further life. Ilse made friends and her brother joined the resistance against the Japanese. Their father held tight to the violin that had been his livelihood. What am I going to say about their mother? She was a big liar. I worried about Ilse and her brother. There was a weepy moment when their mother opened her secret. She kept the worst connection to the past. Their difficult life became harder and harder when they were forced to relocate to Shanghai's ghetto. But the members of this family didn't decline each other. They decided to forgive their mother . But mother's secret threatened to tear them all apart. This family has a strong tight ! Unfortunately, many families have disconnections between each other or family's conflicts nowadays . Sometimes, conflict can occur when people misunderstand each other and jump to the wrong conclusion. Some people find it difficult to manage their feelings and some of them become hurtful, aggressive or even violent. Many families get a divorce. But Ilse's family is an example how to act in such situations. I learned many things while I was reading this novel. I learned about the unforgiving backdrop of the Second World War. I learned how to forgive. I leaned how it is important to appreciate every item. I learned that everyone should remember about the past.... This book is an amazing! I liked it a lot!