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Am Kurzeren Ende Der Sonnenallee 3 by Thomas Brussig

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charlesbilby's review against another edition

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funny fast-paced

Plot- or character-driven? Character
Strong character development? No
Loveable characters? Yes
Diverse cast of characters? No
Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

4.0

kennedyfio_'s review against another edition

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adventurous reflective medium-paced

Plot- or character-driven? Character
Strong character development? It's complicated
Loveable characters? Yes
Diverse cast of characters? Yes
Flaws of characters a main focus? No

3.5

orestesfasting's review against another edition

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hopeful lighthearted reflective sad fast-paced

Plot- or character-driven? A mix
Strong character development? Yes
Loveable characters? Yes
Diverse cast of characters? Yes
Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

4.25

A really lovely Bildungsroman, and a slice of ordinary life from a strange period in history. I believe this is a classic in Germany but that Franzen’s translation is the first in English; I could be wrong. Manages to charm you, and then knock you for six when you least expect - perhaps indicative of what occupied life is like.

lara1_j's review against another edition

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adventurous funny lighthearted medium-paced

Plot- or character-driven? Character
Strong character development? Yes
Loveable characters? Yes
Diverse cast of characters? No
Flaws of characters a main focus? N/A

4.25

paocampo_21's review against another edition

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4.0

"Am kürzeren Ende der Sonnenallee" ist eine angenehme und leichte Lektüre, die den Krieg und die Folgen des Kommunismus perfekt aus der Perspektive der Jugend behandelt. Der Roman schafft es, die Ernsthaftigkeit der historischen Themen mit einem lockeren Ansatz und einem frischen Blick aus den Augen der Jugend in Einklang zu bringen. Ein Werk, das einen einzigartigen Einblick in eine entscheidende Phase der Geschichte bietet, dabei aber weiterhin zugänglich und genießbar bleibt.