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3.76 AVERAGE
3.76 AVERAGE
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This was not as strong as Devil in the White City, perhaps because the political intrigue of Hitler's Germany pre-WWII is less clear cut than a serial killer on the South Side. That said, Erik Larson is always a thorough researcher and compelling story teller. I particularly enjoyed the personal stories from so many brief stories of how the rise of Nazi Germany transformed an entire country.
This book was a slog for me. It was clearly extremely well researched, but Larson just wrote in a way that was boring and repetitive. How many times can you end a chapter with "But little did she know...that moment would come back to haunt her!"
Plus was: it really helped me gain an understanding of how the world (and the US in particular) watched the rise of Nazi power and did nothing.
Plus was: it really helped me gain an understanding of how the world (and the US in particular) watched the rise of Nazi power and did nothing.
A bit too lengthy at points, but did not fall short at painting the atmosphere. The author choice a for-the-most-part-unbiased voice in the narrative, which for better or for worse added to the female protagonist's despicableness. Still, very impressive as history instead of fiction.
Interessante a história da família Dodd durante a atuação de William Dodd como embaixador dos EUA na Alemanha na época da ascensão de Hitler ao poder.
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A Chegada do Terceiro Reich" e "O Terceiro Reich No Poder" do Richard Evans.
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A Chegada do Terceiro Reich" e "O Terceiro Reich No Poder" do Richard Evans.
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I tend to struggle with non-fiction books bit found this easier to read for several reasons. The chapters were short and the perspective was uniquely told from the US Ambassador to Germany and his family. It was not an exhaustive list of facts being told, but rather unique stories and letters that laid out the activities and atmosphere of pre-war Germany.
As some have commented, this was quite long which I would agree. While I don’t see a need to dramatically shorten, there were parts that could have been removed without impacting the overall book.
This is an especially great read in the current atmosphere of the US. It was a sad reality that we are doomed to repeat history.
As some have commented, this was quite long which I would agree. While I don’t see a need to dramatically shorten, there were parts that could have been removed without impacting the overall book.
This is an especially great read in the current atmosphere of the US. It was a sad reality that we are doomed to repeat history.