Susan Dworkin Book order

Susan Dworkin is an author who writes for everyone, tackling diverse genres with compelling narratives. Her work includes historical dramas, such as co-authoring the bestseller The Nazi Officer's Wife, which delves into themes of love, terror, and courage in Hitler's Germany. She also explores science fiction, as seen in her novel The Commons, set in a future where humanity battles starvation. Dworkin's keen insight into filmmaking is evident in Making Tootsie, an intimate look at the creation of a classic comedy.

Der Tod kommt zweimal oder: wie man einen Thriller dreht, Brian DePalma

2017
The Commons
220 pages
8 hours of reading
Set in a dystopian 2165, this ecological thriller explores a world ravaged by climate change, where a single corporation controls the dwindling food supply. With rations reduced to one meal and two snacks daily, the emergence of an ancient wheat plague threatens global starvation. A diverse group, including scientists, farmers, and robot spies, rallies to combat the crisis, led by Lizzie, a pop singer who becomes an unexpected revolutionary figure. The narrative combines adventure with sharp social commentary, highlighting the power of song in the fight for change.
2015
The Nazi Officer's Wife
How One Jewish Woman Survived the Holocaust
352 pages
13 hours of reading
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The narrative follows Edith Hahn, a spirited young woman whose life is upended when the Gestapo confines her to a ghetto and later a labor camp. Upon her return, she assumes a new identity as Grete Denner to evade capture. In Munich, she encounters Werner Vetter, a Nazi Party member who, despite knowing her true identity, marries her and conceals her Jewish background. The story explores themes of identity, love, and survival against the backdrop of World War II.