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A review by readingcaffeinated
Distant Signs by Anne Richter
3.0
Thank you to Neemtreepress and Mmbtours for a copy for this book in exchange for a honest review.
Following the stories of three generations before, during and after the fall of the Berlin wall this novel gives us a glimpse of a time in history and the growth we have come to expect as the normal way of life.
I normally don't read these intense drama stories, but found some solace for my own personal history in this book. This book is intense, amd although some of the literary magic got lost in translation (in my opinion) I got swept up in this story the more I read.
This book is a bit slower in pace, giving you ample time to process and deal with the intensity of the story. As with most war based stories, it isn't a pretty story, it's not a kind story, but it is a book that will change you.
This is definitely not an easy read novel, but a striking, stay with you kind of novel. There are quite a few trigger themes in this book, like domestic abuse and death.
I think the translation has an impact on the flow of the read, but you do get into the flow after a few chapters if you stick with it.
If you read books like the Kite Runner you'll probably want to pick this one up as well
Following the stories of three generations before, during and after the fall of the Berlin wall this novel gives us a glimpse of a time in history and the growth we have come to expect as the normal way of life.
I normally don't read these intense drama stories, but found some solace for my own personal history in this book. This book is intense, amd although some of the literary magic got lost in translation (in my opinion) I got swept up in this story the more I read.
This book is a bit slower in pace, giving you ample time to process and deal with the intensity of the story. As with most war based stories, it isn't a pretty story, it's not a kind story, but it is a book that will change you.
This is definitely not an easy read novel, but a striking, stay with you kind of novel. There are quite a few trigger themes in this book, like domestic abuse and death.
I think the translation has an impact on the flow of the read, but you do get into the flow after a few chapters if you stick with it.
If you read books like the Kite Runner you'll probably want to pick this one up as well