Historical Fiction
A haunting portrait of post-war Germany, following Dr. Doll's struggles with despair and addiction in a shattered nation.
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A haunting portrait of post-war Germany, following Dr. Doll's struggles with despair and addiction in a shattered nation.
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Immediately after the war he wrote his last two novels, Nightmare in Berlin and Alone in Berlin, but he died before either book could be published. Nightmare in Berlin captures the demoralised and desperate atmosphere of post-war Germany in a way that has never been matched or surpassed.
What's Inside
will contain mild spoilers
Romance & sex
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Brief mentions of intimate relationships; no explicit scenes depicted. Understated sexual references to wartime violence; not a primary focus.
Violence & gore
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Moderate depictions of war aftermath; some disturbing imagery of destruction.
Profanity
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Minimal use of strong language; not a central focus.
Substance use
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Frequent references to drug and alcohol use; addiction themes central to characters.
LGBTQ+ Rep.
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No LGBTQIA+ themes present.
Religious content
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No religious themes present.
Magic & witchcraft
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No occult or magical elements present.
Occult / demonology
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No evidence found in available sources.
Political content
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Strong focus on post-war German guilt and societal collapse; political themes central.
Self-harm / suicide
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Brief mentions of despair and possible ideation; not explicitly depicted.
Abuse & suffering
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Recurring themes of systemic suffering and poverty in post-war setting. Understated sexual references to wartime violence; not a primary focus.
Other
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