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Alone in Berlin

By: Hans Fallada, Michael Hofmann - translator
Narrated by: John Telfer
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Berlin, 1940. The city is paralysed by fear. But one man refuses to be scared. Otto, an ordinary German living in a shabby apartment block, tries to stay out of trouble under Nazi rule. But when he discovers his only son has been killed fighting at the front he's shocked into an extraordinary act of resistance and starts to drop anonymous postcards attacking Hitler across the city. If caught, he will be executed.

Soon this silent campaign comes to the attention of ambitious Gestapo inspector Escherich, and a murderous game of cat-and-mouse begins. Whoever loses, pays with their life.

Every Man Dies Alone was published in the UK as Alone in Berlin.

English edition copyright 2009 Melville House Publishing; Translation copyright 2009 Michael Hofmann.

©1994 Aufbau-Verlagsgruppe GmbH, Berlin (P)2010 Hachette Digital Classics Heartfelt Scary Thought-Provoking Inspiring
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Loved this book, though heavily populated with a myriad of characters, they are all clearly and quirkily portrayed and brilliantly read by John Telfer, would definitely recommend.

A really good read

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Listened to this audiobook on the back of the many great reviews (of which I am now one)
Having previously tended to listened to fantasy and horror epics I approached this book with some trepidation
From the first chapter I was hooked the different story lines interwoven over the course of the book kept you launching the app and listening to more and more.
The reader did a fantastic job of portraying the characters in a very distinct and respectful way.
Highly recommended

A Stark insight into Germany during the war

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Brilliant writing with a whole gamut of fabulous characters. A sometimes sad and brutal story line (as you would expect with a book about living under the Nazi regime) but a subtle sense of humour shines throughout.
I understand this was written just after the war in 1947 and it seems the author must have known what it was like living in Police State Berlin and has accurately portrayed this in the book. I cannot fault the narrator and wholeheartedly recommend this Audiobook.

Great Story

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Although the book is a piece of fiction, it is based on the true story of a couple who did, in their own way, rebel against the Third Reich. Fallada wrote the book in 26 days, in a burst of creative passion. It is a moving story, beautifully read.

Bravery in Berlin

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I think this is now the third or fourth time I have read this book. it is one of my favorites the characters are awesome storyline amazing fat is based on true events just makes it even better

a real insight to Nazi Germany

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