A review by amalgamemnon
On the Natural History of Destruction by W.G. Sebald

4.0

On the Allied bombings of the Second World War and their lack of impact in the German cultural consciousness. Excellent, concise prose and clear arguments. There could perhaps have been more on the differences across East and West Germany, and the conclusion - which emphasises Nazi culpability in bombings - is a little forced and lacking in nuance. Overall though very interesting. Accompanying three essays on Andersch, Amery and Weiss are also good.