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Other Versions of this Book: Hardcover, Audio Cassette (Unabridged), Hardcover
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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.
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.
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.
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Easy read, excellent story line. For mature audiences.
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It was a very good book, a little disturbing but towards the end very rivoting..
Christina B. (I read this book in less than 24 hours. It was a great story that really pulled you in. A must read! ! !
Simply Amazing. I loved every page of this book and I could not put it down. It is such a captivating story that you wouldn't expect to be so intresting, but it is. A definite read. 5 Stars : )
Story of a lover affair between a young man and an older woman in postwar Germany. Very different.
Paul C. (Finally, a book that lived up to the hype. Story so vivid, I wondered if were factual. Erotic in places, sad in others, always insightful. Definitely recommend
I have seen this book listed in a new book entitled "100 books to read before you die". Personally, I didn't care for it but supposedly it is a national bestseller and an "Oprah book".
a wondeful book, a quick read and i found it to be very interesting..
A 'coming of age' story of a boy in post-war Germany. Never finished it.
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