xxstefaniereadsxx's review against another edition
informative
fast-paced
3.0
This is a good book for those wanting a quick overview of Adolf Hitler. It covers a wide range of topics in a brief manner, and certainly leaves you wanting to learn more about this complex character in history. I picked this up fairly cheap, and am happy to have it in my collection. I prefer more in depth forays into personalities and characters, but this title clearly said concise so that is what I was expecting. It was good overall.
notafraidofvirginiawoolf's review against another edition
4.0
This is a deeply interesting book...and it would have gotten five stars had the author restrained the need to remind us every two sentences that HITLER WAS BADDDDD. Yes, I am aware that the man was screwed in the head and did terrible things, but having such unnecessary little phrases such as (and I paraphrase) "While it seems impossible that Hitler could do anything which was not foul and destructive..." simply got in the way of what I wanted: the facts. OK, Hitler was a horrible individual, but still a PERSON. I honestly doubt he woke up in the morning and poured himself a glass of juice with despicable intent. However, this is an excellent book, particularly if (like me) you have slogged through some dull, dull, DULL biographies on such a fascinating man. It's a nice way to pick up the quick facts.
davejaquith's review against another edition
2.0
Although Fuchs includes interesting, obscure details about Hitler that reveal his (lack of) character, Fuchs' vehement diatribes against the Austrian get in the way of his writing.
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