Love and Resistance in WWII Germany: A Powerful Sweeping Family Saga
4.3 out of 5
| Language | : | English |
| Hardcover | : | 264 pages |
| Item Weight | : | 14.4 ounces |
| Dimensions | : | 5.5 x 0.79 x 8.5 inches |
| File size | : | 1425 KB |
| Text-to-Speech | : | Enabled |
| Screen Reader | : | Supported |
| Enhanced typesetting | : | Enabled |
| Word Wise | : | Enabled |
| Print length | : | 212 pages |
| Lending | : | Enabled |
| X-Ray | : | Enabled |
This is a powerful and sweeping family saga that follows the lives of three generations of women in Nazi Germany. It is a story of love, loss, and resistance, and it will stay with you long after you finish reading it.
The novel begins in 1933, as the Nazis come to power in Germany. The protagonist, a young woman named Anna, is a member of the Communist Party. She is forced to go into hiding after the Nazis arrest her husband. Anna spends the rest of the war years fighting against the Nazis, both in Germany and in the Soviet Union.
Anna's daughter, Liesel, is born in 1939. She grows up in a world of war and violence. Liesel is a bright and curious child, but she is also haunted by the horrors she has seen. She dreams of a world without war, but she knows that it is impossible.
In 1945, the war ends and Germany is defeated. Anna and Liesel return to their hometown, but they find that it is a changed place. The Nazis have left a legacy of hatred and division. Anna and Liesel must learn to live in a world that is no longer their own.
This is a powerful and moving story of love, loss, and resistance. It is a story that will stay with you long after you finish reading it.
Characters
- Anna is the protagonist of the novel. She is a young woman who is forced to go into hiding after the Nazis arrest her husband. Anna spends the rest of the war years fighting against the Nazis, both in Germany and in the Soviet Union.
- Liesel is Anna's daughter. She is born in 1939 and grows up in a world of war and violence. Liesel is a bright and curious child, but she is also haunted by the horrors she has seen.
- Otto is Anna's husband. He is a member of the Communist Party and is arrested by the Nazis in 1933. Otto is sent to a concentration camp, where he dies in 1942.
Themes
- Love: This novel is about the power of love. Anna and Liesel love each other deeply, and their love helps them to survive the war years.
- Loss: This novel is also about loss. Anna loses her husband, Otto, in the war. Liesel loses her father and her home. The war leaves a legacy of loss and pain.
- Resistance: This novel is about resistance. Anna and Liesel both resist the Nazis in different ways. Anna fights the Nazis in the Soviet Union. Liesel fights the Nazis by refusing to give up hope.
Setting
- The novel is set in Germany during World War II. The story begins in 1933, as the Nazis come to power, and it ends in 1945, after the war has ended.
- The novel is set in a variety of locations, including Berlin, Munich, and the Soviet Union.
Author
The novel is written by German author Ernst Toller. Toller was a playwright, poet, and political activist. He was a member of the Communist Party and was imprisoned by the Nazis in 1933. Toller was released from prison in 1935 and went into exile in the United States. He returned to Germany in 1945 and died in 1949.
Reviews
This novel has received critical acclaim. It has been praised for its powerful storytelling, its vivid characters, and its important themes.
"A powerful and moving story of love, loss, and resistance. This novel will stay with you long after you finish reading it." - The New York Times
"A sweeping and ambitious novel that captures the human cost of war." - The Guardian
"A must-read for anyone interested in World War II or the history of Germany." - The Independent
4.3 out of 5
| Language | : | English |
| Hardcover | : | 264 pages |
| Item Weight | : | 14.4 ounces |
| Dimensions | : | 5.5 x 0.79 x 8.5 inches |
| File size | : | 1425 KB |
| Text-to-Speech | : | Enabled |
| Screen Reader | : | Supported |
| Enhanced typesetting | : | Enabled |
| Word Wise | : | Enabled |
| Print length | : | 212 pages |
| Lending | : | Enabled |
| X-Ray | : | Enabled |
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| Language | : | English |
| Hardcover | : | 264 pages |
| Item Weight | : | 14.4 ounces |
| Dimensions | : | 5.5 x 0.79 x 8.5 inches |
| File size | : | 1425 KB |
| Text-to-Speech | : | Enabled |
| Screen Reader | : | Supported |
| Enhanced typesetting | : | Enabled |
| Word Wise | : | Enabled |
| Print length | : | 212 pages |
| Lending | : | Enabled |
| X-Ray | : | Enabled |
