Briar Rose

In a nutshell: Briar Rose is the story of the Holocaust intertwined with the fairy tale of Sleeping Beauty. The story begins with the death of the "Gemma," the grandmother of Becca. Through out Becca’s life Gemma told the story of Sleeping Beauty many times to her. Now, however, after making a promise to her grandmother, to find her past, the once insignificant fairy tale might be a clue to her actual past. Before …

…both being told side by side, with one exception: Becca's retelling of Joseph's story. One story retells certain memories Becca had with her grandmother, and the second story is about what is presently going on in Becca's life. Should I care: This is certainly one book to look into. Using two stories intertwined, the book is intriguing and makes you read for more. It's one book you won't want to put down until you're done.