Nightmare in Berlin by Hans Fallada

Nightmare in Berlin

Hans Fallada with Allan Blunden (Translator)

288 pages first pub 1947 (editions)

fiction historical reflective slow-paced
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Available for the first time in English, here is an unforgettable novel about the desolation of Hitler's post-war Germany.Late April, 1945. The war is over, yet Dr Doll, a loner and "moderate pessimist", lives in constant fear. By night, he is hau...

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Community Reviews Summary of 80 reviews

Moods

sad 100%
reflective 75%
emotional 62%
dark 50%
challenging 37%
tense 37%
hopeful 25%
inspiring 25%
funny 12%
informative 12%

Pace

medium 100%

Plot- or character-driven?

Character: 71% | A mix: 28%

Strong character development?

Yes: 71% | It's complicated: 28%

Loveable characters?

It's complicated: 42% | Yes: 42% | No: 14%

Diverse cast of characters?

No: 85% | Yes: 14%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 57% | It's complicated: 42%

Average rating

3.87

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