Heinz Rein (Book order)

Heinz Rein Book order

March 9, 1906 – January 16, 1991

Heinz Rein was an author whose work was characterized by a strong social conscience and a critical perspective on society. His early writing reflected his engagement with left-wing causes and opposition to oppression. After the war, he pursued writing as a freelance author, continuing to explore themes of social justice and human freedom. His style was often described as direct and incisive, focused on exposing uncomfortable truths.

Berlin Finale

672 pages
24 hours of reading

4.2(97)Add rating

'A wonderful rediscovery. . . human, suspenseful, shot through with hard-earned wisdom' - Lee Child One of the first bestsellers in Germany after the Second World War, Berlin Finale is a breathtaking novel of resistance set against the downfall of the Third Reich April 1945, the last days of the Nazi regime. While bombs are falling on Berlin, the Gestapo still search for traitors, resistance fighters and deserters. People mistrust each other more than ever. In the midst of chaos, a disparate group - a disillusioned young soldier; a trade unionist and saboteur; a doctor helping refugees - continues to fight back. And in Oskar Klose's pub, the resistance plan their next move, hunted at every step by the SS. Published in the immediate aftermath of the Second World War, Berlin Finale is an unforgettable portrait of life in a city devastated by war. Translated by Shaun Whiteside