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INTERNATIONAL BESTSELLER • 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.
“A formally beautiful, disturbing and finally morally devastating novel.” —Los Angeles Times
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—then she inexplicably disappears. When Michael next sees her, he is a young law student, and she is on trial for a hideous crime. As he watches her refuse to defend her innocence, Michael gradually realizes that Hanna may be guarding a secret she considers more shameful than murder.
Customers say
Customers find the book well-written and deeply evocative, with a thought-provoking story that takes readers to the depths of enduring love. Moreover, the book provides good insight into post-war Germany, with one customer noting its interesting perspective on baby boomer Germans. Customers appreciate the emotional journey, with one review describing it as a meditative work of art. However, the story quality receives mixed reactions, with some finding it compelling while others find it boring as it progresses.
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