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Two acclaimed novels based on Isherwood's experiences in pre-war Berlin, together in one volume
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MR NORRIS CHANGES TRAINS
The first of Christopher Isherwood's classic 'Berlin' novels, this portrays the encounter and growing friendship between young William Bradshaw and the urbane and mildly sinister Mr Norris. Piquant, witty and oblique, it vividly evokes the atmosphere of pre-war Berlin, and forcefully conveys an ironic political parable.
GOODBYE TO BERLIN
The inspiration for the stage and screen musical Cabaret and for the play I Am a Camera, this novel remains one of the most powerful of the century, a haunting evocation of the gathering storm of the Nazi terror. Told in a series of wry, detached and impressionistic vignettes, it is an unforgettable portrait of bohemian Berlin - a city and a world on the very brink of ruin.
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54 of 56 people found the following review helpful
Format:Paperback
I bought this book to give me a "feel" of Germany, and especially Berlin in the period before the Second World War. The reason - I'm to direct the musical "Cabaret" early in 2001. I found that Isherwood's simple style of storytelling with no pretentious nonsense is truely a pleasure to read. The stories are told from the point of view of an observer - even though he is involved in them - very dispasionately. The effect is gripping as the characters are so accurately drawn. Berlin before the war is evoked so well, you would think you had been there. Thoroughly recomended for those interested in the time or those who like good stories told well.
7 of 7 people found the following review helpful
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Having been brainwashed by Nazi propaganda films for what seems like forever this book was a totally refreshing look at the real life of everyday Germans prior to the descent into the madness of the Hitler era. Isherwood's writing is precise and never superfluous. It feels as though the characters are as alive today as they were all those years ago. I can never watch 'Cabaret' again without thinking of Isherwood's Sally Bowles. For once Hollywood almost got it right. This is one book I would definitely delve into again.
1 of 1 people found the following review helpful
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Having avoided fiction for some reason I picked this up as it was lying around while I was on holiday. Its a very funny, sad and superbly written fictionalised account of the authors days in the seedier side of pre-war Berlin.
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I can't recommend this book - it was not my type of reading.
I deleted this book from my Kindle after the first chapter. I just couldn't persevere with it any longer. It was not my type of book at all. Read more
Published 28 days ago by grannievon
Bought for my daughter
I have bought these books for my daughter who saw the drama on Christopher Ishwerwood, and was interested in reading his books. Read more
Published 11 months ago by J. Cole
A whiff of decadence
The Berlin Novels.
This is first a note for Amazon. The Berlin Novels includes Christopher Isherwood's two Berlin novels "Mr. Read more
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