Armageddon: A Novel of Berlin
Armageddon: A Novel of Berlin
Fiction | Novel | Adult | Published in 1964
Book Brief
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Novel • Fiction
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Historical Fiction•
Horror & SuspenseBerlin, Germany • 1940s-1950s
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World History1964
Adult
18+ years
Super Short Summary
In Armageddon: A Novel of Berlin, Leon Uris explores post-World War II Berlin and its transformation during the Allied occupation. The story follows people navigating political tensions and rebuilding lives amidst devastation, focusing on themes of resilience and unity. The novel captures Berlin's complex atmosphere during a critical historical period.
Dark
Gritty
Suspenseful
Informative
Challenging
Reviews & Readership
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Review Roundup
Armageddon: A Novel of Berlin by Leon Uris masterfully depicts post-WWII Berlin, blending historical detail with dynamic storytelling. Readers praise its immersive narrative and well-researched backdrop. However, some feel character development is lacking and the plot can be slow at times. Overall, it's a compelling but occasionally uneven historical novel.
Who Should Read Armageddon: A Novel of Berlin?
A reader interested in Armageddon: A Novel of Berlin enjoys historical fiction set during WWII and post-war Berlin, rich in geopolitical intrigue and human resilience. Fans of Ken Follett’s The Key to Rebecca and Joseph Kanon’s The Good German would appreciate Uris’s narrative style and intensive research.
5,890 ratings
Loved it
Mixed feelings
Not a fan
632
Novel • Fiction
•
Historical Fiction•
Horror & SuspenseBerlin, Germany • 1940s-1950s
•
World History1964
Adult
18+ years
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