In Nazi Berlin, a grieving working-class couple launches a quiet postcard campaign against the regime, drawing the wrath of the Gestapo in this tense, tragic tale of everyday resistance.
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In Nazi Berlin, a grieving working-class couple launches a quiet postcard campaign against the regime, drawing the wrath of the Gestapo in this tense, tragic tale of everyday resistance.
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"The greatest book ever written about the German resistance to the Nazis." — Primo Levi This unflinching masterpiece based on a true story of resistance is more timely than ever, as fascist forces in the 20th century find their home in the rhetoric of the modern right wing political agenda. Entering its 15th year of English translation, the brilliant Hans Fallada's account of what The New Yorker called “a visceral, chilling portrait of … everyday German life during the war" follows a working-cla...
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Romance & sex
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Brief mentions of sexual situations in character backstories; no on-page scenes. Implied threats of coercion in oppressive regime; no explicit assaults.
Violence & gore
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Frequent depictions of Gestapo interrogations, beatings, and executions; includes prison deaths and a Nazi trial with graphic details.
Profanity
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Moderate use of strong language and insults reflecting wartime tensions.
Substance use
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Occasional alcohol consumption in social settings; no addiction themes.
LGBTQ+ Rep.
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No LGBTQIA+ representation.
Religious content
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Fleeting references to faith amid suffering; no rituals or conversion.
Magic & witchcraft
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No witchcraft or occult elements.
Occult / demonology
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No evidence found in available sources.
Political content
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Central anti-fascist messaging; portrays Nazi regime's brutality, resistance, complicity, and betrayal in WWII Germany.
Self-harm / suicide
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Characters engage in knowingly suicidal acts of resistance; includes prison suicides.
Abuse & suffering
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Systemic cruelty under Nazis: betrayals, domestic abuse, child endangerment, and widespread suffering from oppression and war. Implied threats of coercion in oppressive regime; no explicit assaults.
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