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Fiction, General Fiction

The Reader

Bernhard Schlink (author)

Paperback Published on: 01/12/2008

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Fantastic

Brilliantly written and hauntingly beautiful, this book ticks all the boxes for a thought provoking, heart breaking and thoroughly enjoyable read.

Mat Wilson at Tenterden

This book broke my heart................

..................but don't let that out you off. You've probably seen the film already, now it's time to give the wonderful book on which it was based a g... READ MORE

Amy Pirt at Thanet

Unsettling and brilliant.

I am still not entirely certain as to whether or not I enjoyed this and the star rating given is mostly due to the novel's final chapters because they almo... READ MORE

Emma Prince at Portsmouth

Unsettling and brilliant.

I am still not entirely certain as to whether or not I enjoyed this and the star rating given is mostly due to the novel's final chapters because they almo... READ MORE

Emma Louise Pennell at Chichester

This book broke my heart................

..................but don't let that put you off. You've probably seen the film already, now it's time to give the wonderful book on which it was based a g... READ MORE

Amy Pirt at Thanet

Synopsis

'A thriller, a love story and a deeply moving examination of a German conscience' [Independent on Saturday]

For 15-year-old Michael Berg, a chance meeting with an older woman leads to far more than he ever imagined. The woman in question is Hanna, and before long they embark on a passionate, clandestine love affair which leaves Michael both euphoric and confused. For Hanna is not all she seems.

Years later, as a law student observing a trial in Germany, Michael is shocked to realize that the person in the dock is Hanna. The woman he had loved is a criminal. Much about her behaviour during the trial does not make sense. But then suddenly, and terribly, it does - Hanna is not only obliged to answer for a horrible crime, she is also desperately concealing an even deeper secret.

Publisher information

Publisher: Orion Publishing Co
ISBN: 9780753823293
Number of pages: 240
Dimensions: 194 x 129 x 18 mm
Weight: 216g
Languages: English

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Added note to The German Fate

Also- I forgot to mention in my previous review. Just as from a creative perspective, Schlinks work is technically beautiful also with some of the most viv... READ MORE

Lollly

The German Fate

What a masterpiece this is, and so clever too. Definitely a Holocaust novel but certainly not in the conventional sense. Looking from neither a victim or g... READ MORE

Lollly

Excellent

A short but affecting story of a young man's sexual awakening with an older woman, which then also covers a holocaust trial. For a short story it covers a ... READ MORE

kendrafortune

The Reader

Really enjoyed this book and would recommend it.

Evelyn Colgan

The Reader

To be honest I found this a little disappointing. The story of a 15 year old boys (Michael) obsession with a 36 year old woman (Hanna), an obsession whic... READ MORE

Suzanne Williams

The Reader

I really enjoyed this book but found it uncomfortable at the same time. I didn't know what to think and sometimes found myself feeling guilty for thinking ... READ MORE

ClarePenelope

The Reader

A completly unput-downable book. It's discussion of illiteracy was well handled from a view point that is not often explored, through the voice of someone ... READ MORE

Victoria Vincent-Squibb

The Reader

A short novel/novella that follows the life and loves of Michael, as at the age of 15 he falls for 36 year old Hanna after she helped him when he became il... READ MORE

Ecowitch

The Reader

I started this book reluctantly, as I do not usually read this style, or subject matter However, I became very interested in it within a few pages and had ... READ MORE

Jeff Dunning

Wow

Beautifully written although slightly predictable ending. Good insight into Germany post war. Could not put down is a very powerful storyline but character... READ MORE

Jess

The Reader

I absolutely loved this book and would highly recommend it. An amazing story structured on a very real basis.

Olga Dai

The Reader

i really enjoed this book and would recommend it

anna-marie chudleigh

The Reader

Read this powerful book in just two days, made me question my own views and beliefs. Great fast paced read.

sandra branchett

Couldn't put it down.

This book had many turns so I could never anticipate what was going to happen next. A romance and a mystery wrapped into one!

Ellie Dobson

Excellent Read

This book is simply excellent! I picked it up second hand at a charity book fair and that was certainly £1 well spent. It's beautifully written and so full... READ MORE

Fiona Sharp

The Reader

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