The Reader
by Bernhard Schlink | Other | This book has not been rated.
ISBN: 9780375707971 Global Overview for this book
ISBN: 9780375707971 Global Overview for this book
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From back of book:
"Hailed for its coiled eroticism and the moral claims it makes upon the reader, this mesmerizing novel is a story of love and secrets, horror and compassion, unfolding against the haunted landscape of postwar Germany.
When he falls ill on his way home from school, fifteen-year-old Michael Berg is rescued by Hanna, a woman twice his age. In time she becomes his lover. She enthralls him with her passion, but puzzles him with her odd silences. Then she inexplicably disappears.
When Michael next sees her, he is a young law student and Hanna is on trial for a hideous crime. But as he watches her refuse to defend herself, Michael gradually realizes that his former lover may be guarding a secret she considers more shameful than murder."
From back of book:
"Hailed for its coiled eroticism and the moral claims it makes upon the reader, this mesmerizing novel is a story of love and secrets, horror and compassion, unfolding against the haunted landscape of postwar Germany.
When he falls ill on his way home from school, fifteen-year-old Michael Berg is rescued by Hanna, a woman twice his age. In time she becomes his lover. She enthralls him with her passion, but puzzles him with her odd silences. Then she inexplicably disappears.
When Michael next sees her, he is a young law student and Hanna is on trial for a hideous crime. But as he watches her refuse to defend herself, Michael gradually realizes that his former lover may be guarding a secret she considers more shameful than murder."
I finally gave this book a try - two years after I first bought it at a used book sale. It's not my favourite book. It was so hard to read - For the second half, all I could think was "what are you doing, lady?!" but that didn't compare to then number of exclamation marks I had behind my "what are you doing, lady?!?!!!!" for the first half.
It tried to bring a new perspective to World War II in Germany, but it really alienated me.
This book was bought to wild release - I'll have to be sure to do that in a not-kid-friendly venue. :S
It tried to bring a new perspective to World War II in Germany, but it really alienated me.
This book was bought to wild release - I'll have to be sure to do that in a not-kid-friendly venue. :S
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Bringing this book to the Great Edmonton Book Swap of 2017. Hope it finds a new reader to enjoy this find.
Bringing this book to the Great Edmonton Book Swap of 2017. Hope it finds a new reader to enjoy this find.
