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Tunnel 29: The True Story of an Extraordinary Escape Beneath the Berlin Wall
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Perfect narrative nonfiction.
There are lots of documentaries on German TV at the moment since the anniversary of the closing-off of the border and the beginning of the wall’s building is on August 13. It was surreal to see images and scenes described here depicted in some of them - like the elderly woman who got halfway out of an apartment window with West Berliners pulling on her from below and East Berlin policemen trying to pull her back in. The author is so gifted at descriptions and building atmosphere, every scene was exactly as I’d pictured it from her words.
I haven’t listened to the podcast this grew out of but I was skeptical because the book/podcast connection has been pretty disappointing thus far. She must be a great interviewer though, because the details and the way the stories were built and layered was outstanding. It also explains some complex bits of history and politics very well, while still managing to read like a thriller much of the time.
There are lots of documentaries on German TV at the moment since the anniversary of the closing-off of the border and the beginning of the wall’s building is on August 13. It was surreal to see images and scenes described here depicted in some of them - like the elderly woman who got halfway out of an apartment window with West Berliners pulling on her from below and East Berlin policemen trying to pull her back in. The author is so gifted at descriptions and building atmosphere, every scene was exactly as I’d pictured it from her words.
I haven’t listened to the podcast this grew out of but I was skeptical because the book/podcast connection has been pretty disappointing thus far. She must be a great interviewer though, because the details and the way the stories were built and layered was outstanding. It also explains some complex bits of history and politics very well, while still managing to read like a thriller much of the time.
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Aug 13, 2021 10:42PM
Nice review - this definitely intrigues me!
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The podcast was brilliant, it’s worth a listen. I haven’t read the book yet but it arrived today and I’m really looking forward to it
Toby wrote: "Nice review - this definitely intrigues me!"Thanks, Toby! I absolutely loved it, the story is fascinating and the writing was so compelling. It's perfection!
Claire wrote: "The podcast was brilliant, it’s worth a listen. I haven’t read the book yet but it arrived today and I’m really looking forward to it"I'm glad to hear the podcast was just as good! I added it but still haven't gotten around to listening, I must. I would love to even hear the voices of some of the people from this story.
The book is great and the author is a talented writer. When I checked her book history I was amazed that she has only one. I'd happily read something else by her.
Armin wrote: "The book is great and the author is a talented writer. When I checked her book history I was amazed that she has only one. I'd happily read something else by her."I thought exactly the same � I’m looking forward to seeing what else she writes in the future! Listen to the podcast if you haven’t yet, it’s great to hear the voices of some of the people in this story.
I just started the podcast. It's great. Thanks
