Reply To: The Siege by Helen Dunmore Our U3A › Forums › Books Forum › The Siege by Helen Dunmore › Reply To: The Siege by Helen Dunmore January 18, 2021 at 6:42 pm #5442 Helen Sellings Participant I didn’t find it too harrowing at all. If anything, it is inspiring with regards to the strength of the human spirit. I really think most people would thoroughly enjoy this book it is so beautifully written.