Illusions (Faber Editions) by Ruth Rehmann; Megan Nolan with Rob Madole (Translator)

 Illusions (Faber Editions) by Ruth Rehmann; Megan Nolan  with Rob Madole (Translator)

This book was not an easy read. It is set in post war Germany and follows the lives of four employees. We, as the reader, learn more about them over the course of a day or so and we see how they live their lives and how the events of their pasts have shaped them. As another reviewer has mentioned it is a fundamentally human story. Despite being written decades ago and largely forgotten until fairly recently it still feels very relevant and Rehmann is a very evocative writer. The translation feels very faithful and the book demands your attention. Not my usual read but enjoyed it nevertheless. Thank you to the author, the publisher, and to Netgalley for this ARC.


Comments

Post a Comment

Popular posts from this blog

Because I Killed Him by Edith Birde

 Because I Killed Him by Edith Birde This note from the publisher is what drew me into this book. They state that this book is a '...sweeping, character-driven novel set in a bright, deadly world inspired by the glamour and decadence of the 1920s Jazz Age...written for readers who enjoy flawed, morally complex characters, lethal power struggles, dangerous alliances, forbidden relationships, found family, and a plot that unravels like a mystery'. That tikced a lot of boxes for me.   This is one of the longest books I have read in a while and because to read something over 800 pages is a huge time commitment I need the book to be epic. Because I killed Him is a great book but it misses the mark just a bit for me to give it a full five stars. I really liked  the characters and there is lot of world building that is very well done but I wanted more details on the world outside (but I assume that is to come in the sequel).  Without giving any spoilers this is a slow ...
Read more

Book Review: Renegade Demon which is book one in the Primal Payne series by Louis Park

 Hello you, Two reviews in one day, I have been reading a lot recently. This review is on  Renegade Demon which is book one in the Primal Payne series by  Louis Park   No wonder Dick Payne has problems! Our protagonist is a bit dysfunctional to say the least but he certainly is fun. Its a comedy horror romp and is a very well written book, and revolves around Dick and his fairly ordinary life until he meets a wizard and that's where things really take off. It is a fun filled dark comedy that really hovers around the line and is not afraid to go too far.   There is a lot of coarse language in this book and some low brow jokes and if that is something that bothers you then maybe steer away from this one however I look forward to the next works in this series. Many thanks for allowing me to read a free ARC in return for my voluntary review. 
Read more

Book Review. And He Shall Appear by Kate van der Borgh

 Book Review. And He Shall Appear by Kate van der Borgh A haunting novel, perfect for fans of dark academia. A tale of a friendship with a slice of obsession. It alternates between two time periods and does that really well. The characters are interesting and well written and they develop through the novel. Its a tricky one to categorize without giving too much away, An enjoyable read perfect for a dark winters night. Thanks to the publishers and to Netgalley for this ARC. 
Read more