The Architect of Auschwitz

This is book a true depiction of the happenings in Auschwitz during the war. The author clearly demonstrates the atrocities during that time. The passion of the author to research this time period comers through in the written. A must read for anyone interested in this time period.

The book is fantastic, it only takes a few sentences and your hooked. A book I was hoping to last my entire vacation was finished in one sitting.

Loved this book! Great story - and obviously well researched. Gave me a much deeper understanding of what was happening in Germany during WWII.

I have enjoyed all of Tagliareni’s historical books. The first two were excellent but this book is the best. I particularly liked the character development. I highly recommend it! A must read.

A good read. It’s historical fiction, but reads like non fiction.Really enjoyed it.

This is the fifth book I have read, written by this gifted and scholarly author. Three of S.J. Tagliareni's books focus on the Holocaust and vividly describe the effects it had on humanity, most importantly, the Jews. "The Architect of Auschwitz" may even be his best yet. It is a multifaceted novel, a travelogue, a history lesson, a thriller, a love story not only between a couple, but the love and tragic losses of families due to inhumane atrocities.As a travelogue, it takes the reader into European cities in Germany, Poland and Italy before, during and after the war. It also draws the reader into the lives of Jews during those periods and the devastation they experienced in Auschwitz. The text is so straightforward and real that the reader can almost physically feel the horror.Talking or describing the Holocaust in general is one thing. However, its impact is even more personally felt when it is seen through the eyes and actions of the author's protagonist and how that individual plays a part in other people's lives. Tagliareni does that exquisitely. The protagonist is Gerhardt Stark. The book is character driven, not only regarding Stark's deepened admiration for Hitler, his "Jewish Solution" to make Germany Aryan.Initially, we meet Gerhardt Stark, first as a young German child, then as a young man. Through circumstances he goes to live with his aunt and uncle and young cousin. The uncle is a Jew. Stark's acceptance and ethics suddenly change from being skeptical regarding the Nazis soon becomes a believer and eventually a killing, evil SS officer. His mantra is to find and kill every Jew.Stark is the hunter. Ultimately, the hunter will become the hunted.The reader will be fascinated with this compelling book which will resonate long after it is completed.L.A.Schaffer

I’ve been a big fan of Tagliareni’s writing for some time and this is his best work to date. Great read! Get this book.

I have just finished reading The Architect of Auschwitz by Sal Tagliarini. I have read the author's two previous novels about WW2 and the Holocaust both of which were very good but this one is much better. The story centers on Gerhardt Stark, a young German architect and how his character evolves from a non political and a unprejudiced person into a hard core member of the Nazi party who becomes entrusted to perform and direct unthinkable acts against humanity. Originally a skeptic of the Nazi movement which he feels is only a passing fad, his life slowly changes through relationships developed in college. Eventually he is employed by the SS and keeps getting promotions. At some point his sense of morality disappears and his only concern is furthering his career. As the war nears an end Gerhardt realizes that Germany will lose & he will be hunted down as a war criminal;. At this point the story line changes to his attempts to escape and the Nazi hunters attempt to hunt him down. The book is well documented by the author and there is an exciting conclusion. The author discusses the perspectives of both Gerhardt as well as those of his victims. It is well worth reading. I give it 5 stars..