Berlin Diary
by William L. Shirer
Taste attributes: biographydocumentaryhistoricaljournalisticslowfresh & originalunsavouryheavyrealisticintricatelineargrittybig & variedemotive & stirringsocial commentaryhuman spirit/resilience/survivalinjustice/tragedy/vengeance
Boxlist takeExpect a realistic, serious biography, emotive rather than low-key. Best if you like depth over escapism.
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Pace: slow · Originality: fresh · Tone: dark · Weight: very heavy · Realism: true to life · Story: balanced · Structure: linear · Look: balanced · Scale: big and varied · Emotional punch: very stirringHow we score
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4.7 / 5
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About This Book
Essential Historic Document. This is a most important historic document as it is the only known diary written by a professional journalist while on assignment in nazi Germany from 1933 to 1941. Prior to this, Bill Shirer was on assignment in Paris. There is no other Book I know that provides a better description of Germany's transformation from an essentially western democratic nation to a nazi gangster society.
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- Author
- William L. Shirer
- Published
- 1941
- Pages
- 552
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