The Short End of the Sonnenallee

12 reviews for The Short End of the Sonnenallee

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   Rated 5 out of 5

   Sukhneet Singh – August 9, 2023

   This book gave a new perspective on a period in history I didn’t know much about. The book offered a compelling story.

2. 

   Rated 3 out of 5

   Hansika Jain – December 13, 2023

   I enjoyed the satire, but the story didn’t fully resonate with me. It was insightful, but a bit too lighthearted for such a heavy topic.

3. 

   Rated 5 out of 5

   Kanwar Devaansh Singh – December 24, 2023

   The author did a great job of capturing the day to day life of East Berliners. I have recommended it to my friends.

4. 

   Rated 5 out of 5

   Sanskriti Agrawal – January 7, 2024

   Excellent translation! Brussig’s storytelling is captivating and humorous. A poignant portrayal of resilience. I loved it!

5. 

   Rated 4 out of 5

   Somya – January 24, 2024

   I found it to be a unique and entertaining story. It was thought-provoking, but not particularly memorable. Worth reading, though.

6. 

   Rated 3 out of 5

   Nilesh Jain – April 7, 2024

   I struggled to connect with the characters. The writing style didn’t quite suit my taste, but I appreciated the historical context.

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   Rated 3 out of 5

   Anubhav Singh Upperwal – April 9, 2024

   The book offered an interesting perspective on life behind the Berlin Wall, but some of the humor felt forced at times.

8. 

   Rated 4 out of 5

   Bharat Chandila – April 18, 2024

   Brussig’s writing is witty and engaging. It gave me a new perspective. However, I wished there was more depth to the characters.

9. 

   Rated 4 out of 5

   Nooli Siri – June 9, 2024

   The Sonnenallee feels so alive through Brussig’s eyes. There were some slow moments but overall it’s a beautiful book.

10. 

    Rated 4 out of 5

    Narasimha Nadh S – June 11, 2024

    I enjoyed this book, it was funny and interesting. While it was a great concept, I wanted more character development.

11. 

    Rated 5 out of 5

    Sahil Satish Dargad – July 30, 2024

    A charming and funny story! I really loved reading about East Berlin life and its struggles. Highly recommended!

12. 

    Rated 4 out of 5

    Mohit Verma – August 2, 2024

    A humorous take on life in East Berlin. Some parts felt a little slow, but overall a good read. The translation was excellent.