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The Good German de Joseph Kanon
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The Good German (2001 original; edició 2006)

de Joseph Kanon

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Jake Geismar cut his teeth as a foreign correspondent in pre-war Berlin. When he returns in 1945 to cover the Potsdam conference he finds the city unrecognisable - streets have vanished beneath the rubble, familiar landmarks truncated by high explosive. But amongst the ruins Berliners survive, including some he knew and, miraculously, his lost love, Lena. But in the way she would not leave with him before the war, Lena won't join him now without finding her husband and Emil has disappeared from the safe care of the Americans who, turning a blind eye to his links with Hitler, want his expertise as a rocket designer for themselves. Trawling through the shambles of the city, through the illegal night clubs and the thriving black market, Jake discovers that the twilight war of intrigue between west and east has already begun and that he could quite easily be one of its first casualties. This is a novel of war, an action thriller, a tale of raw emotion and survival. Above all it is a tour de force of the triumph of humanity over man's depravity.… (més)
Membre:moricsala
Títol:The Good German
Autors:Joseph Kanon
Informació:St. Martin's Paperbacks (2006), Edition: First Edition, Mass Market Paperback, 544 pages
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Valoració:***
Etiquetes:Berlin Literatur, 20. Jh., Deutschland, USA

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The Good German de Joseph Kanon (2001)

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Not my favorite kind of reading. I don't care about straight people and their hook-ups, their infidelities, or whether or not they get their HEAs.

The murder-mystery aspect of the story was well done, involving, and clever. The historical setting was genius! It not only made the mystery possible in the first place, it was essentially a second layer of novel unto itself. This is a very difficult feat to pull off. Two layers, inextricable from each other, are still somehow different registers of story. This self-harmony is the whole reason I give the read four instead of two and a half stars. Quite an achievement. ( )
  richardderus | May 27, 2023 |
Set in Berlin at the time of the Potsdam Conference, just after the Allied victory in Europe, Jake Geismar, an American journalist, is searching for his German girlfriend, Lena, along with a story for his magazine. While there, a murder is committed, and Jake gets involved. At first, the murder and the search for Lena do not seem connected, but with the help of German detective, the relationship becomes clear. He also wants to find out what happened to Lena’s husband, Emil, a scientist working with Wernher von Braun. Jake uncovers the corruption of the black market and a covert struggle between the Americans and the Soviets to lure German scientists for assistance in arms development in advance of the Cold War.

The author combines elements of mystery, romance, and history into a compelling story with well-developed characters. It explores ethical questions of whether involvement with the Nazis will result in punishment or exoneration. Should scientists get a free pass because they continue to be useful? The main plot and sub-plots are woven together expertly. The novel conveys a strong sense of place. I could picture the bombed-out rubble of Berlin. As in many mysteries, some of the key pieces of information are delivered through plot devices.

I had not previously joined the audiobook trend, but when I found myself facing a long drive, I decided to try it. I came across this one at my local library. The audiobook reader, Stanley Tucci, does an excellent job of modulating his voice and creating realistic differentiated accents to render the various German, American, and Russian characters of both sexes. It kept us entertained while driving for over seven hours. Recommended to fans of historical fiction or mysteries, especially of the period surrounding WWII. Contains language, sex, and violence. ( )
  Castlelass | Oct 30, 2022 |
Characters may be good in one respect, but in other areas of their lives or in some of their actions they are questionable. Unless they're Russian; there are no good Russians in this novel. Very atmospheric--Kanon made me feel like I was walking in the destruction and desolation of bombed-out Berlin. ( )
  Chris.Wolak | Oct 13, 2022 |
Journalist in Berlin in immediate aftermath - really early days of rubble and references to feelings of Germans just emerging from the chaos. Convoluted plot but I stuck with it cos of atmosphere created.
  MarilynKinnon | Mar 11, 2021 |
A reporter arrives in Berlin in the months after the Nazis surrendered and, while visiting the Potsdam conference, he discovers the body of an American solider who had been shot with an American bullet. The book provides fascinating glimpse at what Berlin was like immediately after the war. it also introduces an interesting and diverse cast of characters. Particularly entertaining is the way the clues dribble out. Despite these positive aspects, the writing is somewhat flat for my taste. ( )
  M_Clark | Nov 27, 2020 |
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Jake Geismar cut his teeth as a foreign correspondent in pre-war Berlin. When he returns in 1945 to cover the Potsdam conference he finds the city unrecognisable - streets have vanished beneath the rubble, familiar landmarks truncated by high explosive. But amongst the ruins Berliners survive, including some he knew and, miraculously, his lost love, Lena. But in the way she would not leave with him before the war, Lena won't join him now without finding her husband and Emil has disappeared from the safe care of the Americans who, turning a blind eye to his links with Hitler, want his expertise as a rocket designer for themselves. Trawling through the shambles of the city, through the illegal night clubs and the thriving black market, Jake discovers that the twilight war of intrigue between west and east has already begun and that he could quite easily be one of its first casualties. This is a novel of war, an action thriller, a tale of raw emotion and survival. Above all it is a tour de force of the triumph of humanity over man's depravity.

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