thebooktrail88's review against another edition
4.0
BERLIN
Following The Man From Berlin and his follow-up The Pale House, this is the third in the series and it’s a novel of such depth and grit that I really got immersed into it quickly.
The portrait of how life was in Berlin at the time, and the impression of a man newly returned from war was exceptionally done in my view. I felt emotional reading it and believed every word the characters said. This is the only way most of us will ever get to experience that time and place and it’s such a fascinating period of history even if violent and destructive. It’s a broken man in a broken world – but I still liked Reinhardt as he’s never lost his moral compass – he stands out for me and I really hope this isn’t the last in the series!!
I love it when books are packed with detail and atmosphere but you don’t realise it as you;re reading as you’re so fully immersed in everything that’s going on that it’s when you sit back at the end that you realise what a ride it’s been. Some gritty moments, horrible infighting,but a fascinating insight into Berlin, its people and politics.
One to read for sure.
lulumillie02's review against another edition
adventurous
challenging
dark
mysterious
sad
tense
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
3.0
willbrad23's review against another edition
dark
mysterious
reflective
tense
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
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