It was because of this novel that I discovered Hans Fallada. I saw it in the bookstore (Books A Million) and was intrigued by it. I read the short biography that is included and wanted to know more about him. I then went to read four other of his novels and loved all of them. I then knew it was time for me to read this one.
I wasn't disappointed. It lived up to the glowing blurbs on the front cover. It is hard to believe that it was written in only twenty-four days.
It is massive novel, over 500 pages and yet doesn't feel long. It wasn't always, at the beginning anyway, to keep up with all the characters.
I would recommend this novel to anyone who wants to read about courage under fire, or is curious to know what life was like for Germans under Nazi rule.
Truly a work of genius.
I wasn't disappointed. It lived up to the glowing blurbs on the front cover. It is hard to believe that it was written in only twenty-four days.
It is massive novel, over 500 pages and yet doesn't feel long. It wasn't always, at the beginning anyway, to keep up with all the characters.
I would recommend this novel to anyone who wants to read about courage under fire, or is curious to know what life was like for Germans under Nazi rule.
Truly a work of genius.
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