A review by rabebi
Das kunstseidene Mädchen by Irmgard Keun

dark emotional funny hopeful inspiring reflective medium-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? Character
• Strong character development? Yes
• Loveable characters? It's complicated
• Diverse cast of characters? No
• Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

4.75

One of the few mandatory university readings that i genuinely enjoyed. i read it in german and Keuns writing style really invites you to see 1930s Germany, a very tumultuous time, through the eyes of a young (somewhat naive) Woman. really had me choked up in places because, man she is just like me in some ways. really recontextualized a lot of stuff i learned about the Weimar Republic in School and through other media.