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ASIN: 0312426119
ID #108656
Product Type: Book
Reviewer: StephBee Author Icon
Review Rated: 18+
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Summary of this Book...
A German journalist keeps a diary from 20 APR 45 to JUN 45. She lives in Berlin and the diary tells the tale of how Berlin fell to the Russians, how the Russians established "order" in the city, and every day life for those citizens who were conquered.

It is graphic and the author writes without self-pity as she talks about the Russian soldiers and how they seemed "infatuated" with conquering the German woman as well.
This type of Book is good for...
It is a wonderful, insightful look into the day to day life of the German citizens as Berlin was being overrun.
I especially liked...
The author's style is easy to read - very engrossing.
I didn't like...
The end came too quickly for me. I wanted more of how she rebuilt her life and how Berlin rebuilt its life.
When I finished reading this Book I wanted to...
learn more about the end of World War II.
This Book made me feel...
sad in a way. The author is very candid about the Russian's actions, how they seemed to think little of raping their war "booty," yet her interactions with the Major confuse her as well. I felt like I had a real peek into the end of the war as it affected every day citizens.
The author of this Book...
is candid and forthright about what is happening. She pulls on your heartstrings, but as the intro and foreward stress, there is no self-pity.
I recommend this Book because...
it is a very good look at how every day, ordinary people in Berlin faced their plight.
I don't recommend this Book because...
While the author is not graphic about the rapes that occur, it is still a topic that is upsetting to hear happened.
Further Comments...
Two thumbs up!
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