In 1942 Paris, gifted architect Lucien Bernard accepts a commission that will bring him a great deal of money – and maybe get him killed. But if he’s clever enough, he’ll avoid any trouble. All he has to do is design a secret hiding place for a wealthy Jewish man, a space so invisible that even the most determined German officer won’t find it.
He sorely needs the money, and outwitting the Nazis who have occupied the city he loves is a challenge he can’t resist. But when one of his hiding places fails horribly, and the problem of where to hide a Jew becomes terribly personal, Lucien can no longer ignore what’s at stake.
The Paris Architect asks us to consider what we owe each other, and just how far we’ll go to make things right.
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Sexual Content - 3/5
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Violence - 3/5
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Language - 3/5
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Drugs and Alcohol - 2/5
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Summary
Overall The Paris Architect is a brilliant story that transforms a character from a self centered ambitious man to a self less, risk taker with a moral conscience. The
beauty of the story is that it is set is a historical time when everyone had to choose a side to their moral compass. This book is a great discussion book that will leave you stricken with thoughts of, what would I do? The book sucks you in and keeps you on the edge of your seat wondering what will happen next. If you love architecture then it will be a bonus for you as the author goes into detail on the beautiful structures.
Violence The violence in the book felt much more intense knowing that the things done to the jews and those who supported the jews was as violent as described. There were scenes that were difficult to read and again, left you wondering how long could you be tortured to protect your personal values.
Language I don't recall being put off by any vulgar language.