Description
- ISBN-13: 9780241681183
- Publisher: Penguin Books Ltd
- Binding: Paperback
- Language: English
- Spine Width: 12 mm
- Width: 130 mm
- ISBN-10: 0241681189
- Publisher Date: 04 Apr 2024
- Height: 197 mm
- No of Pages: 144
- Weight: 112 gr
Availability: Out of Stock
Badenheim 1939
SKU: 9780241681183
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In the idyllic Austrian resort town of Badenheim, summer guests revel in the music, theater, and romance of the season. As the days unfold, an unsettling bureaucracy descends, issuing decrees and restrictions that gradually isolate and imprison them. Aharon Appelfeld’s “Badenheim 1939” (ISBN: 9780241681183) masterfully portrays the insidious rise of tyranny and the chilling indifference of a community facing its doom. Experience this haunting allegory of the Holocaust with Appelfeld’s subtle prose and unforgettable characters.
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Rishav Kumar –
Not an easy read, but a necessary one. Badenheim is a chilling portrayal of indifference.
Kavya Gupta –
I found the novel deeply unsettling. Appelfeld’s subtle approach amplifies the horror.
Kanwar Devaansh Singh –
The book is a stark reminder of the dangers of complacency. Disturbing, relevant and poignant. A tough but important read.
Yatharth Mangla –
A very sad story but the author conveyed the environment of the book greatly.
Devaguptapu Venkata Sarath Chandra –
An allegory that resonates deeply. It’s a chilling look at how easily society can descend into darkness.
Sheetal Nimaliya –
While the theme is important, the book felt a little slow-paced for my taste. Still a worthwhile read, though.
Pritha Mandal –
Unsettling and thought-provoking. Badenheim is a masterclass in understated dread.
Alisha Sharma –
I found it a little too abstract at times. While the message is important, the story didn’t fully grab me.
Gopalakrishnan T H –
Powerful and unsettling. Badenheim is a must-read for anyone interested in Holocaust literature.
Adarsh Singh –
Disturbing, but beautifully written. A haunting tale of humanity’s capacity for evil.
Sneha Yadav –
Important historical fiction. It is unsettling in the best way possible.
Ankit Maurya –
A haunting and unforgettable depiction of gradual oppression. Appelfeld’s prose is simple yet profound.
Harsh –
A powerful and disturbing book. Aharon Appelfeld’s writing style made a great impact on me.
Nidhi Kumari –
The subtle horror is what makes this book so effective. It creeps up on you slowly.
Harsh Arya –
Excellent portrayal of the slow creep of evil and intolerance. Very powerful book.
Rajan Walia –
An unsettling and thought-provoking read. Appelfeld’s writing is both beautiful and chilling.
Dev Kumar –
I wanted to love it, but I felt disconnected from the story. The message is clear, but the execution didn’t fully work for me.
Jagrati Goyal –
Excellent book that portrays the grim truth of the Holocaust. Appelfeld is a great writer.
Prajjwal Sahu –
I struggled to connect with the characters. The writing style felt distant, which made it harder to feel the impact.
Sabhyata Yadava –
I appreciated the subtlety, but it also made the story feel a bit detached. I wanted more emotional connection.
Pothugunta Azaruddin –
This book will stay with me for a long time. It is a haunting reminder of the dangers of intolerance.
Harsh Singh –
A disturbing read, but beautifully written. Appelfeld captures the slow creep of evil with such subtlety. The ending left me feeling hollow.
Sanyam Ishpujani –
Not a happy story, but well written and meaningful. Aharon Appelfeld tells the story vividly.
Sahil Chaprana –
A bit slow to start, but the tension builds effectively. The characters were well-developed, and the atmosphere was chilling.