Book Review: The Last Woman of Warsaw

Chick Lit Central
March 30, 2026

“The author sends a very powerful message about people who happen to be Jewish trying to live their lives while dark forces assemble against them”

Non-fiction author Judy Batalion paints a picture of pre-World War II Poland in her debut novel, The Last Woman of Warsaw. Two young Jewish women struggle for independence as the clouds of antisemitism gather. Will they be able to protect themselves before it’s too late?