Beyond the Wall East Germany 1949-1990
The good
Katja Hoyer's book is well-written and engaging, providing a balanced and fascinating history of East Germany. It intersperses significant historical events with personal stories, offering fresh insights and emphasizing women's rights and ordinary people's experiences.
The bad
However, some critics believe the book struggles to maintain this balance and may overlook the negative aspects of East Germany's oppressive regime. Additionally, there are concerns that it might not challenge the perception of East Germany as merely a historical footnote.Buyers Score
4.7 (203)
Experts Score
5.0 (1)
