#Historical fiction Berlin Requiem

MAY

by Xavier-Marie Bonnot

Finish date: 19.05. 2023
Genre: historical fiction
Rating: D-
Review: Berlin Requiem (ISBN: 9782266326933)

Conclusion: #Déçu (disappointed…again)

1. This is the real story of Wilhelm Furtwängler
2. …the famous Berlin conductor, with international reputation.
3. …and his  struggle with his conscience during the rise of Nazism.
4. Should he stay in Germany or should he go?
5. I made it to page 267/350. I just could not face
   this predictable story…of course the great “maestro” has secrets
   and young Rodolphe finally hears them on the last page.
6. The story is told in a very factual way in a cold and flat style.
7. This book can appeal to fans of the genre, historical fiction…I’m not one of them.
8. The French is easy to read…too easy if that is possible.
9. I caught myself skimming pages and wishing the book would end.
10. Time to return to some French classics that
11. …stand the test of time.
12. Berlin Requiem…envoûtante (captivating)? Pas de tout.