A man released from prison struggles to rebuild his life in a dark, seedy underworld. Hans Fallada's 1934 novel explores recidivism and despair.
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A man released from prison struggles to rebuild his life in a dark, seedy underworld. Hans Fallada's 1934 novel explores recidivism and despair.
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Hans Fallada, whose famous works include Alone in Berlin and The Drinker, brilliantly crafts this dark and moving novel, originally written in 1934, as he describes a seedy criminal underworld of shabby lives and violent deeds, showing how our actions always catch up with us. His work is unparalleled, and Once a Jailbird is a fantastic title to add to Fallada’s recently translated works.
What's Inside
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Romance & sex
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Minor references to sexual themes; no explicit scenes depicted.
Violence & gore
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Frequent violent deeds in a criminal underworld; graphic depictions likely.
Profanity
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Moderate use of strong language expected in a gritty setting.
Substance use
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Central themes of alcohol use and desperation; cautionary portrayal.
LGBTQ+ Rep.
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No LGBTQIA+ themes present.
Religious content
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Brief mention of a pastor; no overt religious themes.
Magic & witchcraft
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No occult or magical themes present.
Occult / demonology
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No evidence found in available sources.
Political content
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Subtle criticism of Hitler's New Germany; social commentary present.
Self-harm / suicide
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No self-harm or suicide themes depicted.
Abuse & suffering
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Themes of systemic suffering and unfair treatment in childhood.
Other
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