Books matching: collaboration vs resistance
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Save:Set in an alternative history where the Germans won World War II in 1941, "SS-GB" by Len Deighton follows Detective Superintendent Douglas Archer as he investigates a murder trial with national and political implications in Nazi-occupied Britain. The story delves into the complexities of life under German control, the resistance movement, and the power struggles between different factions, all against the backdrop of a grim and oppressive reality in 1941 London.
The other man busied himself with the papers on his desk and made no comment. He thumped the rubber stamp into the pad and then on to the docket, ‘Scotland Yard. 14 Nov. 1941’. It was incredible that ... - #2
Save:"The Sorrow of Belgium" by Hugo Claus is a coming of age story of a young Belgian boy, Louis Seynaeve, set during World War II. The novel delves into Louis' experiences in a country at war, exploring themes of growing up in a divided Belgium with complex loyalties. The story is told through Louis' perspective, highlighting his relationships with family and friends, the impact of war on his life, and the cultural tensions between the Flemish and French traditions in Belgium.
Regarded as a panoramic novel of life in wartime Flanders, "The Sorrow of Belgium" paints a scathing, humorous, and moving portrayal of a Flemish community during the war. Through Louis' journey from a sheltered convent school to the chaos of war, the book explores beliefs, loyalties, and friendships severely tested by the wartime circumstances. The narrative is rich in dialogues, wit, and memorable characters coping with the destruction and ambiguity of wartime Belgium.
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Save:Resistance by Owen Sheers is an alternate history novel set during World War II, exploring the consequences of a German invasion of Britain. The story is centered around a group of women in a remote Welsh valley who are left to manage their farms after their husbands join the resistance. When a German patrol led by Albrecht Wolfram arrives, a symbiotic relationship develops between the women and the soldiers during a harsh winter. The novel is praised for its delicate storytelling, beautiful descriptions, and its focus on individual lives amidst the backdrop of war.
In the months afterwards all of the women, at some point, said they’d known the men were leaving the valley. Just as William Jones used to forecast the weather by studying the sky or the formations of... - #4
Save:Set in Paris during World War II, "The World at Night" by Alan Furst follows the story of Jean Casson, a French motion picture producer who finds himself caught in the turmoil of the German occupation. The novel paints a vivid picture of life under foreign military rule, capturing the atmosphere of fear, betrayal, and forlorn love affairs in occupied France. Through Casson's journey from an apolitical social gadfly to a committed resistance fighter, the author explores themes of adaptation, determination, tragedy, and small victories rooted in chance and survival instinct.
The writing style of Alan Furst in "The World at Night" is praised for its detailed evocation of Paris during the Battle of France and its aftermath. The novel is commended for its authenticity, intricate plot, and the ability to transport readers to the era of espionage, fear, and resistance in occupied France during World War II.
Long before dawn, Wehrmacht commando units came out of the forest on the Belgian border, overran the frontier posts, and killed the customs officers. Glider troops set the forts ablaze, black smoke ro...
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Save:In 'Mission to Paris' by Alan Furst, the story unfolds in 1938 Paris, amidst a backdrop of espionage, looming war, and political intrigue. The protagonist, a famous Hollywood actor of Viennese descent, finds himself unwittingly embroiled in a web of espionage and amateur spying, as he navigates the treacherous landscape filled with German operatives, French aristocrats, and emigres. The author expertly captures the atmosphere of Paris on the brink of war, painting a vivid picture of a city shrouded in fear and uncertainty, where every action holds a deeper meaning and danger lurks at every corner.
IN PARIS, THE EVENINGS OF SEPTEMBER ARE SOMETIMES WARM, EXCESSIVELY gentle, and, in the magic particular to that city, irresistably seductive. The autumn of the year 1938 began in just such weather an...
(Also, see 100 recommendations for the series Night Soldiers )
