This needs to be made into a movie!!
It is incredibly interesting to see and read of characters from that side of the war, and from within some of the pure atrocities that happened in the Second World War. 
I do thank the author for helping my mind to see how not every German was responsible. Of how some fought the regime, but as quietly as they could to save not only their lives but the lives of their families. Quite the moral dilemma those Germans would have faced. Although the author showed just how non-remorseful some of the characters were (of their own actions and their country, I think she balanced the line well and was mindful of this book not becoming pro-Nazi. I was hesitant to read this book in fear that it would be some crap trying to make me feel sorry for Nazi’s, but thankfully, it wasn’t.
Most importantly, I applaud Clara and her conscious, for that was something that barely survived that time. Clara carried a lot, if not all, of the weight of guilt upon her shoulders for how her family contributed to the war effort. And in the end, even though she was one of those few Germans who tried to help (the slaved labourers), in the end, she was ready to face all consequences. Her growth was well written and well insightful to read.