Goodbye to Berlin by Christopher Isherwood
This novel is a semi-autobiographical account of the author's experiences in 1930s Berlin. The protagonist, a young Englishman, observes and documents the lives of a wide range of characters, from the working class to the upper class, all against the backdrop of the rising Nazi regime. The book offers a vivid and poignant portrayal of Berlin and its inhabitants during a time of great political and social upheaval.
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- 36th on D. G. Myers’ 50 Greatest English Language Novels (D. G. Myers)
- Best Books Ever (bookdepository.com)
- 1001 Books You Must Read Before You Die (The Book)
- 1000 Novels Everyone Must Read (The Guardian)