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Offline Amara

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Re: What are you reading?
« Reply #15 on: May 25, 2018, 11:27:07 am »
I love audiobooks as well as books. I only listen in my car so it can take me quite a while to get through one. And with only the rarest of exceptions I read nonfiction.

But right now, I am just past the middle of a translated German novel called April in Paris. Holy cow, this is one I am going to remember for a long time! It is set in occupied Paris (1943) and is written from the perspective of a German who was involuntarily (and supposedly temporarily) transferred from his regular duty to Gestapo headquarters to act as the recorder and translator for the interrogations/torture of Parisians engaged in underground activities. He has, however, developed a love of Paris and its occupants and is a book lover as well. When he sees a woman reading a book he is intrigued by her and discovers her father owns a bookstore and that she also works in a nearby barber shop. As you can imagine, they become involved and their underground activities play a large role in the story. It is very, very difficult to hear at times, though it is not too graphic, and I am utterly, totally captivated by it as well as held hostage. The reader too is excellent. I can't stop listening. It has grabbed me and won't let go.

I give this book my highest recommendation. Whether audio or print, I think many here might like it, especially if history is one of your interests.