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A review by bethansbooks
Alone in Berlin by Hans Fallada
challenging
mysterious
reflective
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? N/A
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
5.0
Hans Fallada is an author that prior to an aimless search through the shelves of Waterstones' I'd never heard of but I am simply in love with his writing and the complexity within the plot. He questions the varying viewpoints in Nazi Germany and the characters are raw, real and flawed - there's no softening traits or characteristics, they feel real. That said, there are quite a few characters that are integral members of the plot but go unmentioned for several chapters so it can be difficult to keep up with them.