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The Dark Room tells the stories of three ordinary Helmut, a young photographer in Berlin in the 1930s who uses his craft to express his patriotic fervour; Lore, a twelve-year-old girl who, in 1945, guides her young siblings across a devastated Germany after her Nazi parents are seized by the Allies; and, fifty years later, Micha, a young teacher obsessed with what his loving grandfather did in the war, struggling to deal with the past of his family and his country.
A note on book covers: while we do our best to ensure the accuracy of cover images, ISBNs may at times be reused for different editions of the same title which may hence appear as a different cover.
Explores personal stories amid Germany's turbulent history.
Who is this book for?
If you're interested in how ordinary lives intersect with historic upheavals, this book offers a compelling glimpse into three different perspectives across decades. Each character’s story provides a unique window into Germany's complex past, connecting the personal to the national. It's a thought-provoking read that beautifully captures the enduring impact of history on individual lives.
