Prisoners of the Castle: An Epic Story of Survival and Escape from Colditz, the Nazis' Fortress Prison by Ben Macintyre

Prisoners of the Castle: An Epic Story of Survival and Escape from Colditz, the Nazis' Fortress Prison

Ben Macintyre

368 pages first pub 2022 (editions)

nonfiction history emotional informative medium-paced
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Prisoners of the Castle: An Epic Story of Survival and Escape from Colditz, the Nazis' Fortress Prison by Ben Macintyre is a gripping and inspiring read that is a perfect fit for history buffs, fans of true stories of courage and resilience, and anyone fascinated by the human spirit's ability to persevere in the face of adversity during World War II.

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But as Macintyre shows, the story of Colditz was about much more than escape. Its population represented a society in miniature, full of heroes and traitors, class conflicts and secret alliances, and the full range of human joy and despair. In Mac...

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Moods

informative 82%
adventurous 68%
inspiring 45%
emotional 37%
tense 37%
dark 31%
reflective 25%
hopeful 24%
funny 19%
sad 18%
challenging 16%
mysterious 4%
lighthearted 1%

Pace

medium 75%
fast 15%
slow 8%

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4.2

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