Hi everyone! Today I’m going to be posing my review of Kim van Alkemade’s novel Orphan #8.

Orphan #8 by: Kim van Alkemade: In 1919, at a young age Rachel Rabinowitz was put into an orphanage where a Dr. Mildred Solomon did x-ray tests on them for her own benefits in science research, even though the children were completely healthy. This resulted in her losing her hair, and other health problems. In 1954, Rachel meets Dr. Solomon once more, only this time she is Rachel’s patient, and Rachel is out for forgiveness and revenge. This story was gripping from start to finish, the author had such a way of creating a story that leaves the reader heartbroken, yet in awe of everything. The reader was so entranced by the story and the events. Based on true events, the plot takes us through Rachel’s life; each chapter we flip flop between past and present. The past is written in third person, while the present is in first, which really enhanced the reading experience and made the reader become one with the character.  Alkemade really made us feel for Rachel and she was so dimensional; she was captivating, and even though bad things kept happening to her, she still managed to have some pretty good luck and good spirit, and that was really inspiring to read. This was truly a good read, and should be read.