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3.87 AVERAGE
3.87 AVERAGE
adventurous
informative
mysterious
reflective
tense
fast-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
Plot
adventurous
dark
mysterious
tense
fast-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
Plot
Strong character development:
No
Loveable characters:
Complicated
Diverse cast of characters:
Complicated
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Yes
dark
emotional
informative
inspiring
mysterious
reflective
sad
tense
fast-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
Plot
Strong character development:
No
Loveable characters:
Complicated
Diverse cast of characters:
No
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Complicated
dark
mysterious
fast-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
Plot
Strong character development:
Complicated
Loveable characters:
No
Diverse cast of characters:
No
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Yes
Set in a world where the Germans won World War 2. We follow an SS detective Xavier March in 1960s Berlin. When a dead body is found floating in the river, spotted by a passing jogger, March is sent to investigate. What initially seems like a straightforward case, Xavier soon unravels a tale that could shake Nazi Germany to its foundation.
A work of fiction with plenty of facts intertwined. This book does a tremendous job of setting the scene for what the world would look like if the second war had ended differently. Written so well it allows modern-day readers a slight peek into what a totalitarian Germany was like.
With many characters based on real-world people, Robert Harris, did a good job of have them appear almost as despicable as their real-life counterparts. When it came to introducing new characters Harris shined once again. Creating engaging and enjoyable personalities that accompany the story perfectly.
The story took many turns, but once you’re on the home straight it is impossible to put down. Starting with a murder mystery, it takes a little while to get going, but once it does, you as the reader will be invested and waiting to see the finale.
Overall, Fatherland was a great read, an atmospheric masterclass, with an engaging and interesting story. This book is one I highly recommend. My only drawback would be how long it took to get going.
A work of fiction with plenty of facts intertwined. This book does a tremendous job of setting the scene for what the world would look like if the second war had ended differently. Written so well it allows modern-day readers a slight peek into what a totalitarian Germany was like.
With many characters based on real-world people, Robert Harris, did a good job of have them appear almost as despicable as their real-life counterparts. When it came to introducing new characters Harris shined once again. Creating engaging and enjoyable personalities that accompany the story perfectly.
The story took many turns, but once you’re on the home straight it is impossible to put down. Starting with a murder mystery, it takes a little while to get going, but once it does, you as the reader will be invested and waiting to see the finale.
Overall, Fatherland was a great read, an atmospheric masterclass, with an engaging and interesting story. This book is one I highly recommend. My only drawback would be how long it took to get going.
challenging
dark
emotional
sad
medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
Plot
Strong character development:
Yes
Loveable characters:
No
Diverse cast of characters:
No
Flaws of characters a main focus:
No
adventurous
dark
tense
medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
Plot
Strong character development:
Complicated
Loveable characters:
Complicated
Diverse cast of characters:
No
Flaws of characters a main focus:
No
dark
mysterious
medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
Plot
Strong character development:
No
Loveable characters:
Yes
Diverse cast of characters:
Complicated
Flaws of characters a main focus:
No
adventurous
dark
informative
mysterious
tense
medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
A mix
Strong character development:
Yes
Loveable characters:
Yes
Diverse cast of characters:
No
Flaws of characters a main focus:
No
adventurous
emotional
tense
fast-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
Plot
Strong character development:
Yes
Loveable characters:
No
Diverse cast of characters:
No
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Yes
This book has a fascinating concept, which is well worked out. What if.... it is also a thriller which has something of the atmosphere of a John le Caré book (although the writing is good, not great like Le Caré). The plot is a little far-fetched, but the story carries you along enough that that is not a real problem.