lindagreen 's review for:

After Midnight by Irmgard Keun

4.0

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A tiny gem of a book, this is one of those books you just happen to stumble upon by chance and then it won’t let go of you. Recently re-released here in the US, it has a small but loyal following who do their best to get it more wide acclaim and for good reason. Part of the Neversink Library (which I’ve mentioned in prior reviews) this is one of those books that you hold onto and keep for future generations to enjoy even though it may not be a best seller. With a simple storyline and even thinner plot, it is an easy read that somehow manages to invoke the spirit and essence of the time period with few extraneous details. While that may sound like a bad thing, it’s not. Instead, it’s the simplistic nature of this book that gives its beauty and timeless appeal. Recommended to all lover’s of literary fiction and short story aficionados.