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Gr 10 Up—Imagine a world in which the iron fist of the Third Reich clamped over England and never let go. Jess enjoys her strict routine—classes, ice-skating, classes again, and home to her government-favored father. Only when her neighbor and friend Clementine begins to show uncomfortable signs of sedition does Jess begin to question things. Why does their house get raided in the middle of the night? Why is it acceptable for some people to have better goods and services if they are all supposed to be equal? In this alt-history novel, Mayhew explores the very unnerving scenario of a world in which the Nazi regime is still in power and thriving—and why. Aside from normal teenage issues, Mayhew grapples with how homosexuality is presented and dealt with in this fictional—but frighteningly factual—story. When Clementine gives a hard sacrifice to attain freedom, Jess's rose-colored glasses finally break. How can she reconcile her entire upbringing with what she saw and the aftermath? Terrifying and eerily timely, this is a difficult read—emotionally—for mature readers. VERDICT An excellent choice for most YA shelves.—Amanda C. Buschmann, Carroll Elementary School, Houston

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Mayhew explores the very unnerving scenario of a world in which the Nazi regime is still in power and thriving—and why...Terrifying and eerily timely, this is a difficult read—emotionally—for mature readers. An excellent choice for most YA shelves.—School Library Journal (starred review)Mayhew manages two feats, both crucial: she creates a believable modern-day Nazi society built on rules, silence, and surveillance, and a compelling depiction of a girl caught between what she has always been taught and what she is coming to suspect is true. As Jessika discovers, the truth is both dangerous and liberating.—Publishers Weekly (starred review)Readers who know their World War II history and enjoy extremely unreliable narrators will find great satisfaction in puzzling out the truth behind the horrors Jess leaves unspoken.—Kirkus ReviewsMayhew’s careful research and richly detailed plot create a frighteningly real world, and her thoughtful afterword explicitly spells out questions about our right and responsibility to create change through revolution.—BooklistMayhew offers an intelligent, complex view of a dystopian society, one that reflects historical realities and, chillingly, our current world as well. In writing that’s quick, fresh, and witty she implicitly challenges readers, the “you” to whom Jess’s narrative is addressed, to choose between asking questions (“because you can”) and the alternative: “It’s all so easy, I don’t really have to think at all.”—Horn BookBeyond its alternate history premise, the book deftly examines the ways in which gender roles and sexuality play out under a society that strictly delineates them...There are surprises for both Jess and the reader in the ending, making this a timely piece for teens to consider what pacifism and/or protest looks like and the costs each entail; an author’s note explains her inspiration.—Bulletin of the Center for Children's BooksFrightening in its realness, The Big Lie is a standout: a warning, a call to action, and a terrific novel.—ForeWord ReviewsThis haunting, deeply disturbing novel will stay with you long after the final page is turned.—Buffalo NewsMayhew includes helpful historical notes and English translations of the German used in this fast-paced, imaginative story.—BookPage

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Product details

Hardcover: 352 pages

Publisher: Candlewick (November 14, 2017)

Language: English

ISBN-10: 9780763691257

ISBN-13: 978-0763691257

ASIN: 0763691259

Product Dimensions:

5.8 x 1.1 x 8.5 inches

Shipping Weight: 1.2 pounds (View shipping rates and policies)

Average Customer Review:

2.7 out of 5 stars

5 customer reviews

Amazon Best Sellers Rank:

#859,021 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

I received the ARC from NetGalley in exchange for my honest review.Okay, I have to admit that when I first saw this premise, I mistakenly thought this would be a story set in England during WWII. I have never been so happy to be wrong. No, this was Nazi England set in 2013. It was so scary to see what would have happened if Hitler had never been stopped.The book had me hooked from the beginning. Jessika is a "good girl." She follows the rules and rarely questions authority. Her friend, Clementine, is a different story. Clementine was rebellious and always questioned everything. The author did an incredible job if building this world. First of all, it was kind of interesting the way they brushed over the Holocaust during WWII. According to the Nazis in England, all the Jewish people ran away to America and were never seen or heard from again. And everyone in England is extremely distrustful of Americans, to the point that they don't even allow any Americans on English soil. America was not in this story at all and I kind of loved that. There was so much Nazi propaganda and racism that it gave me chills. I know that people have felt this way in the past (and some still do), so maybe that's why it was so chilling.The author was so adept at showing Jessika's confusion that I was even confused about some of the stuff happening. The reason for this confusion was due in large part to the author's subtlety. I could see that Jessika was struggling, not just with her sexuality, but with her parents and the rules set by her country. She begins questioning everything she was ever taught and I felt so sad for her. Everything that Jessika is told, she wants to believe. The reader sees and hears everything that Jessika does and she is not told everything, so the reader becomes as confused as Jessika. You kind of have to read between the lines at the author's subtlety to figure out what exactly is happening. Jessika begins to develop feelings for Clementine and is thoroughly confused about her sexuality. Her sexuality is another one of those things that you have to read between the lines . . . in the beginning, anyway. She kissed Clementine, but then also started a relationship with the young man. All of Jessika's struggles and fears were very, very subtle. There were times when she seemed genuinely attracted to this young man. But then something would happen and you would wonder if she had feelings for him or if she was just with him because it was what was expected of her.The story kind of falls apart towards the end though. There came a time at about the 70% mark when the story just becomes dull. Nothing much happens. The last thirty percent of the book drags and then the ending seemed so hasty and rushed. I was not a fan of the ending at all and if not for that (and the slow pacing of the last part of it), the book might have gotten a higher rating for me.

I think this novel had a lot of potential. The story is really interesting and I was happy that the novel was told from the perspective of a teenage girl. The author touches on a lot of different topics like loyalty, sexuality, and freedom, and these topics were presented very well. Jessika is undoubtedly the main character, and the whole story is about how she is changed through her interactions with Clementine. The story is split into 3 parts that chronicle 3 different time points in Jessika's life. I think that the strongest part of the book was Part One; this is where the story really developed. We only hear from Jessika's perspective, but it is a very good perspective to read from as we see her ignorance being chipped away by the events she is seeing and the emotions she is experiencing. We see her try to reconcile between the truth and what she has always believed, and we see how hard she fights to maintain her innocence. This part made me feel the most connection to Jessika and it had me invested in the story. However, the second and third part of this story was a big let down. In the second part, the author went back and forth in time (again from Jessika's perspective) but after the constant forward motion of the first part, this just made it confusing to read. I also thought that there were big jumps being made in the story that weren't really addressed by the author. More detail and a more consistent flow would have made this section better. The last section of the novel was even more inconsistent; it felt like it wasn't even part of the same book! Now, Jessika is at a different time point and age and there was no real transition to this new point. The abruptness really didn't work for me and it left me disappointed in the ending, which didn't have the depth of emotion that the first part had. Overall, this novel had a very interesting start but the choppiness of the second and third part of this book led to disappointment. I'm giving this a 2.5/5 stars.

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