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How German Is It (Wie Deutsch ist es) by Walter Abish

maggior's review against another edition

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challenging reflective slow-paced
  • Plot- or character-driven? Character
  • Strong character development? It's complicated
  • Loveable characters? No
  • Diverse cast of characters? No
  • Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

2.25

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4.0

Excellent, bitingly sarcastic portrayal of Germany and its tortured history regarding WWII. I would very much recommend this to anyone interested in modern Germany or Germany's take on its own fascist past-- apparently not too much has changed in that regard since this book was written.
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