Alone in Berlin in Around the World in 80 Books

Nov 21, 2009 Lindsey Z rated it really liked it · review of another edition

The fact that Fallada wrote this novel in 24 days 3 weeks before his death of overdose in 1947 is astounding. I'm surprised it took until 2009 to have this saga translated and published in English. The characters, setting and sentiment of fear in this story feel authentic. Perhaps because Fallada lived during the Third Reich himself and if it weren't for his alcohol-induced mental breakdown, he probably would have been captured by the Nazis for his anti-Nazi sentiments in his novels. I found thi ...more

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Apr 16, 2019 Lisa of Hopewell marked it as to-read

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Jul 28, 2025 Antonio Gallo rated it really liked it · review of another edition

Un libro davvero potente ed unico.

I temi principali trattati nel libro "Ognuno muore solo" di Hans Fallada sono:

Resistenza: Il romanzo esplora la resistenza e la lotta della gente comune nella Germania nazista. Rappresenta la volontà di opporsi al regime e di combattere per la libertà, nonostante le difficoltà e i pericoli

Disperazione: Il libro mette in evidenza la disperazione e la sofferenza delle persone durante la guerra. Mostra come la situazione politica e sociale influenzi la vita quotidi ...more

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Aug 05, 2024 Ellen Librarian rated it really liked it · review of another edition

An important, valuable book about everyday acts of resistance and the effect of Nazis on everyday Germans. But even though it's somewhat uplifting, it's not an easy read. The last section is especially brutal. ...more

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Mar 20, 2010 Tammy AZ rated it really liked it · review of another edition

This book captures the personal rebellion of a couple after losing their son in WWII. While their actions are small, they could have major consequences if discovered and the read feels the possibility of the discovery. This is not an action book so anyone looking for wartime scenes should look elsewhere. It is a slower, thoughtful novel.

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