Stasiland by Anna Funder
Stasiland was my holiday read. It is about The German Democratic Republic when the days of communism ruled East Germany and how the infamous "STASI" affected the people living in it.
Taking on the formula of a novel, Stasiland is a collection of peoples stories from this time, former Stasi officers as well as victims of the regime, both groups who look back on the days of the GDR very differently.
The book is a captivating read and a great way to learn a little about the subject, it takes a humanistic approach to a very uncompromising time in history.
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This is a brilliantly readable book. A frightening and uncomfortable reminder of a time that despite being so recent, already feels a long, long time in the past.
"Unputdownable!"
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