The Night in Lisbon
The Night in Lisbon
Fiction | Novel | Adult | Published in 1998
Book Brief
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Novel • Fiction
Europe • 1940s
1998
Adult
18+ years
Super Short Summary
Erich Maria Remarque's novel The Night in Lisbon, translated by Ralph Manheim, follows a refugee's poignant recounting of his escape from Nazi-occupied Europe. Through a nightlong conversation on a Lisbon quay, the storyteller delves into themes of love, loss, and survival, providing a powerful depiction of wartime displacement.
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Review Roundup
Erich Maria Remarque's The Night in Lisbon, translated by Ralph Manheim, is lauded for its poignant portrayal of war's personal impact, with a gripping narrative and rich character development. However, some critics feel the pacing lags and the prose occasionally overwrought. Despite these flaws, it remains a compelling and emotional read.
Who Should Read The Night in Lisbon?
Readers who enjoy historical fiction with a focus on World War II, emotional depth, and themes of exile will appreciate The Night in Lisbon by Erich Maria Remarque and Ralph Manheim. Fans of All the Light We Cannot See by Anthony Doerr or The Nightingale by Kristin Hannah will find the same evocative storytelling and poignant human experiences.
22,176 ratings
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Mixed feelings
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Novel • Fiction
Europe • 1940s
1998
Adult
18+ years
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