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    Die Mauer

    John Lanchester

    Die Mauer

    by John Lanchester, John Lanchester

    First published
    2019
    Publisher
    Wilhelm Heyne Verlag
    Pages
    347
    ISBN
    9783453424081
    Formats
    Audiobook, Print edition, E-book

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    About “Die Mauer”

    A society behind a wall by the sea, and young people who defend it. Failure is punished severely, and every mistake can be fatal. The people there live within a strict order in which everyone knows their place.

    Joseph becomes part of a unit that turns into a family for him. At his side stands Hifa, with whom he trains to withstand the attacks. Their bond grows under the pressure of everyday life.

    The enemies lurk outside, and time is running out. What are Joseph and Hifa prepared to sacrifice to keep their place behind the wall?

    Who is “Die Mauer” for?

    For readers of novels set in a closed-off place where duty and community come under pressure. Anyone who likes characters who must assert themselves within a rigid system while forming personal bonds will find a fitting story here. The author John Lanchester has written further books, including “Kapital” and “Die Lust und ihr Preis”.

    When is “Die Mauer” the best read?

    At a good 340 pages, the novel suits a long weekend. As an audiobook running about seven hours, it fits well on long journeys. The reading is especially fitting on a quiet evening, when you want to take in the pressure of the story undisturbed.

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