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Great review Charm, I was the same with 'Shiver' but as we both found, it was good to hang on in there, you are going to love 'Linger' hen

Thanks hen

Alone in Berlin by Hans Fallada ~ Started: 27.09.10 ~ Finished: 05.10.10 Synopsis ~ Berlin, 1940, and the city is filled with fear. At the house on 55 Jablonski Strasse, its various occupants try to live under Nazi rule in their different ways: the bullying Hitler loyalists the Persickes, the retired judge Fromm and the unassuming couple Otto and Anna Quangel. Then the Quangels receive the news that their beloved son has been killed fighting in France. Shocked out of their quiet existence, they begin a silent campaign of defiance, and a deadly game of cat and mouse develops between the Quangels and the ambitious Gestapo inspector Escherich. When petty criminals Kluge and Borkhausen also become involved, deception, betrayal and murder ensue, tightening the noose around the Quangels' necks … 'Alone in Berlin' (also known as 'Every Man dies alone') is based on the true story of Otto and Elise Hampel who for almost two years secretly defied the Germany government by leaving postcards in various places in Berlin telling people to open their eyes to what was happening within their country, this led to their subsequent executions in March 1943. 'Alone in Berlin' begins with Otto & Anna Quangel receiving news that their only son, Otto has died in France following Germany's invasion. Anna grief stricken blames Otto and 'his Fuhrer' for Otto Jr's death, these words cause a change in Otto which leads to him and Anna to begin a secret campaign of postcards and letters detailing everything which is wrong within Germany, any presence of rebellion in Nazi Germany is tantamount to high treason and if captured, leads to execution. One step ahead of the Gestapo the couple leave as many postcards as possible, in the hope that it can make change. What struck me the most about 'Alone in Berlin' initially was how detached it was at first, I found myself not particularly caring about the characters, I felt sadness and anger at what was occurring in Germany during World War 2 and it was interesting and an definite eye opener to read about life in Germany at that time but as I said I did not feel for the characters, however this did change as the story progressed, my initial reaction to Otto was one of annoyance, I found him unfeeling and cold, and Anna, a woman who has been downtrodden all of her life but I finally saw them for the people they were, strong minded, brave, loving and heroic in their pursuit of showing how wrong everything was in Nazi Germany, there are sad moments, there is moments of happiness which at times are bitter-sweet for all of the characters because in some way all of the characters are connected to the Quangels. 'Alone in Berlin' is a story of courage and the many ways that courage can be shown. An interesting and important story to read again and again.

I just finished reading 'Alone in Berlin' ~ 'Alone in Berlin' (also known as 'Every Man dies alone') is based on the true story of Otto and Elise Hampel who for almost two years secretly defied the Germany government by leaving postcards in various places in Berlin telling people to open their eyes to what was happening within their country, this led to their subsequent executions in March 1943. 'Alone in Berlin' begins with Otto & Anna Quangel receiving news that their only son, Otto has died in France following Germany's invasion. Anna grief stricken blames Otto and 'his Fuhrer' for Otto Jr's death, these words cause a change in Otto which leads to him and Anna to begin a secret campaign of postcards and letters detailing everything which is wrong within Germany, any presence of rebellion in Nazi Germany is tantamount to high treason and if captured, leads to execution. One step ahead of the Gestapo the couple leave as many postcards as possible, in the hope that it can make change. What struck me the most about 'Alone in Berlin' initially was how detached it was at first, I found myself not particularly caring about the characters, I felt sadness and anger at what was occurring in Germany during World War 2 and it was interesting and an definite eye opener to read about life in Germany at that time but as I said I did not feel for the characters, however this did change as the story progressed, my initial reaction to Otto was one of annoyance, I found him unfeeling and cold, and Anna, a woman who has been downtrodden all of her life but I finally saw them for the people they were, strong minded, brave, loving and heroic in their pursuit of showing how wrong everything was in Nazi Germany, there are sad moments, there is moments of happiness which at times are bitter-sweet for all of the characters because in some way all of the characters are connected to the Quangels. 'Alone in Berlin' is a story of courage and the many ways that courage can be shown. An interesting and important story to read again and again.

Oh good times Frankie! I hope you enjoy them all, you are very welcome

Thanks hen

Great review! Dead to the world is my favourite too, glad you enjoyed it so much too peacefield And loads of ewwww from me too for Debbie (get a clue Deb!)

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That is exciting Kylie my one claim to fame, I waved at Terry Pratchett in Waterstones I'm almost finished 'Alone in Berlin' by Hans Fallada and I just ordered from amazon/play ~ The Fall by Guillermo del Toro and Chuck Hogan House of Echoes by Barbara Erskine Crave: A Novel of the Fallen angels by J. R. Ward The Zombie Survival Guide: Complete Protection from the Living Dead by Max Brooks World War Z by Max Brooks The Maze Runner by James Dashner (thanks Lexie for the recommendation)

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Great review Kate, its a great read

Thanks Echo, you always have the best anime ones, I love them Loving CaliLily's wee avatar, the cat is so cute Peacefield, you know the drill, never change your avatar and if you have to, starbucks is acceptable

You are very welcome Frankie, I am so glad you got your books too

The Quiet Road by Annie Frame ~ Started: 25.09.10 ~ Finished: 27.09.10 Click here

Title of Book: The Quiet Road Name of Author: Annie Frame: Number of pages: 313 pages Publisher: Vanguard Press ISBN-10: 184386567X ISBN-13: 978-1843865674 Frankford Lucas is the chief superintendent in the police force. He is well respected and well thought of... however, he has a secret. Ever since childhood he has visited The Quiet Road in his dreams. He thought it was a good place, this Quiet Road, but events unfold to prove otherwise. Gruesome murders are being carried out on his patch and trophies turning up in his flat with no rational explanation. Who is slaughtering the innocent victims and why? Profiler Lenny Docker introduces a clairvoyant into the investigation and The Sarsaparilla Duchess, seems to know more about Frankford Lucas than she should - even more than he does himself! In time Frankford Lucas learns the true secret of The Quiet Road and realises he is dealing with a force beyond his control. Can he save his soul from darkness, and can he save the souls of others who cannot help themselves? The Road is long as is the investigation leading the reader on an intense journey they will not forget in a hurry! 'The Quiet Road' is the story of Frankford Lucas, a Chief Superintendent within the Police Force, Frankford has worked hard to become Chief Superintendent and wants to keep his job for as long as possible, he is very aware of how many people are waiting for his job. Frankford's story begins with a dream, a dream he has had throughout his life, a dream of 'The Quiet Road', a place that he always thought as good and a place of safety, this changes, however, because when he dreams of The Quiet Road this time, it has become bleak and frightening, waiting for Frankford is a shadowed figure, who has coloured circles on its cloak, a spirit appears and confronts Frankford and enters his body and he becomes the spirit and commits a horrendous murder. The dream leaves Frankford understandably unsettled and nervous but when he thinks about it rationally, he puts it to the back of his mind until he is confronted by the image of the person he killed in his dream, who tells him, 'you were there'. So begins Frankford descent into a world he does not recognise, the dreams continue, each coloured circle represented another murder and now Frankford is investigating these murders which he thinks he may or may not be involved in. 'The Quiet Road' is an interesting read, it begins as a murder story and as the story progresses goes into a whole new realm which leaves you with something to think about. Annie Frame takes a subject that she is very knowledgeable about and also has a personal interest in which makes the book more personal and very insightful. 'The Quiet Road' has something for everyone and as mentioned give you something to think about and the world around you. Excellent.

I hope you enjoy it Univerze and I am sorry about the importing

Great reviews Kelly, I enjoyed 'The Road' too, its was incredibly sad but there was some hope too

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I have still to watch it, I really need to watch it

Imprint by Annie Frame ~ Started: 14.09.10 ~ Finished: 14.09.10 This is a small book but the message is large. It is the story of the evolution of the Soul. The Soul begins at the library and must relearn the lessons from past lives in order to move on. The imprints are the previous lives. There are four imprints in the evolution of this soul. The first is an eight year old girl and the second is a discontent mother. The third imprint is an abused boy that grows into a troubled man. The fourth imprint is that of a rose. The fifth imprint is of the soul's spiritual self and brings all of the previous imprints together. The last imprint is that of a witch and is reflected through the three phases of a woman's life - maiden, mother, crone. It is an interesting story and a short read. 'Imprint' is the story of Hercular Rose, a soul who has arrived at the Library of Souls and looking through the pages of her soul journal. In the journals are her past souls, or imprints and by looking at her past lives she must learn from her mistakes to move on. 'Imprint' is a definitely a book that gives you a lot to think about and should be read with an open mind, the book is an interesting read and I could relate it in some ways and it did answer some questions I had as someone who does believe in life after death. An interesting and insightful read.