Even though I already knew the story (and the outcome), I found this book fascinating. It was so well written (sometimes historical books can be dry) and the characters were so vivid. Of course some of it was hard to read but I appreciated the fact that while the author didn't sugarcoat anything he also showed the humanity that was in the story. He didn't build up Schindler into anything more than a man and he also highlighted other individuals throughout the book who helped the cause in whatever way they could. With all the horrific things that went on during WWII this story showed what the human spirit can accomplish.