Nightmare in Berlin by Hans Fallada

Nightmare in Berlin

Hans Fallada with Allan Blunden (Translator)

288 pages first pub 1947 (editions)

fiction historical reflective slow-paced
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Available for the first time in English, here is an unforgettable novel about the desolation of Hitler's post-war Germany.Late April, 1945. The war is over, yet Dr Doll, a loner and "moderate pessimist", lives in constant fear. By night, he is hau...

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Community Reviews Summary of 79 reviews

Moods

sad 100%
reflective 71%
dark 57%
emotional 57%
tense 42%
challenging 28%
inspiring 28%
funny 14%
hopeful 14%
informative 14%

Pace

medium 100%

Plot- or character-driven?

Character: 66% | A mix: 33%

Strong character development?

Yes: 83% | It's complicated: 16%

Loveable characters?

It's complicated: 50% | Yes: 33% | No: 16%

Diverse cast of characters?

No: 83% | Yes: 16%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 66% | It's complicated: 33%

Average rating

3.87

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