Leaving Berlin by Joseph Kanon

Leaving Berlin

Joseph Kanon

371 pages first pub 2014 (editions)

fiction historical thriller mysterious fast-paced
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Description

A sweeping spy thriller about a city caught between political idealism and the harsh realities of Soviet occupation.Berlin, 1948. Almost four years after the war’s end, the city is still in ruins, a physical wasteland and a political symbol about ...

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Community Reviews Summary of 348 reviews

Moods

tense 75%
adventurous 62%
dark 62%
mysterious 62%
emotional 37%
sad 37%
challenging 12%
informative 12%
reflective 12%

Pace

medium 66%
fast 22%
slow 11%

Plot- or character-driven?

Plot: 50% | A mix: 33% | Character: 16%

Strong character development?

Yes: 80% | No: 20%

Loveable characters?

No: 100%

Diverse cast of characters?

No: 100%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

It's complicated: 40% | Yes: 40% | No: 20%

Average rating

3.51

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