Leaving Berlin by Joseph Kanon

Leaving Berlin

Joseph Kanon

371 pages first pub 2015 (editions)

fiction historical mysterious tense fast-paced
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Leaving Berlin by Joseph Kanon is a gripping and challenging read that will captivate fans of historical fiction, espionage thrillers, and complex moral explorations, particularly those who enjoy stories that immerse yourself in the gray areas of loyalty, identity, and the human condition.

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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

3.52
based on 484 reviews

Moods

adventurous: 76%

mysterious: 76%

tense: 69%

dark: 53%

emotional: 23%

sad: 23%

challenging: 15%

reflective: 15%

informative: 7%


Pace

35% of readers chose fast
57% of readers chose medium
7% of readers chose slow
fast
medium
slow

Plot or character driven?

55% of readers chose Plot
33% of readers chose A mix
11% of readers chose Character
Plot
A mix
Character

Strong character development?

62% of readers chose Yes
12% of readers chose Complicated
25% of readers chose No
Yes
Complicated
No

Loveable characters?

25% of readers chose Yes
75% of readers chose No
Yes
No

Diverse cast of characters?

12% of readers chose Yes
12% of readers chose Complicated
75% of readers chose No
Yes
Complicated
No

Flaws of characters a main focus?

37% of readers chose Yes
37% of readers chose Complicated
25% of readers chose No
Yes
Complicated
No

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