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.