Forget the movie- read the book. Frightening devolution of human rights- especially women's rights. Excellent book for discussion. Compare to modern day concerns and you'll hit it out of the ballpark.

This was a popular read for our group. We usually go with historical fiction to the point of being in a rut, but this offered a very different, sobering view of a nasty history. It takes place after Italy has surrendered, and these Jews- a large cast of characters to be sure- are now without the protection from ANY side. Nazis are after them because they aren't with Hitler anymore, and the Allies are bombing them to make sure Hitler cannot use their resources. There are several different characters, each written with great feeling. This is not a quick read, even for those who believe themselves to be fast readers. It's takes at least two weeks to absorb everything. It was a great discussion. while it wasn't a fun book, everyone felt it was worthwhile.