Wednesday, 15 June 2011
mrhedad: Fatherland - Book Review
mrhedad: Fatherland - Book Review: "Somehow managed to miss this when it first came out but saw an interview with Robert Harris on TV & so thanks to my local Library have man..."
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I first read this several years ago, and have re-read it since - I could happily read it again (but it would have to join the queue!). He builds a plausible counter-history, takes us into the minds of the people in that world, and lets us feel the uneasiness as some begin to realise that what they are being told doesn't fit with the evidence. Having 'won' WW2, there is no public explanation for the continuing casualties from fighting still continuing in Siberia.
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An excellent read. Thanks for reminding me!