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Literary Fiction· Germany

The Reader

by Bernhard Schlink
Aggregate Editorial Score38/100
ALA Notable Books
Published 1995206 pagesEnglish
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About This Book

Published in 1995, The Reader established Bernhard Schlink as one of the defining voices in literary fiction. A teenage boy in postwar Germany has an affair with an older woman named Hanna, who disappears—only to reappear, years later, as a defendant in a Holocaust trial. Schlink's novel is a meditation on guilt, shame, and the moral legacy of the Nazi generation. Themes of Holocaust, guilt, love run through the work. The book has received recognition from ALA Notable Books 1995.

Book Details

AuthorBernhard Schlink
Published1995
Country of Origin🇩🇪 Germany
LanguageEnglish
Pages206
Category📖 Literary Fiction
ISBN9780375707971
Editorial Score38/100
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📖 Literary Fiction

Character-driven fiction that prioritises style, theme, and psychological depth.

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Country of Origin

🇩🇪 Germany

This book is part of Germany's rich literary tradition.

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Awards & Recognition

ALA Notable Books
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199512
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Frequently Asked Questions

What is The Reader about?

A teenage boy in postwar Germany has an affair with an older woman named Hanna, who disappears—only to reappear, years later, as a defendant in a Holocaust trial. Schlink's novel is a meditation on guilt, shame, and the moral legacy of the Nazi generation.

Who wrote The Reader?

The Reader was written by Bernhard Schlink, from Germany. First published in 1995.

What awards has The Reader won?

The Reader has received the following awards and honours: ALA Notable Books 1995.

Is The Reader worth reading?

The Reader is a book that has earned critical recognition, with an aggregate editorial score of 12/100 on 50 Best Books, based on mentions across 1 editorial source. It is particularly recommended for readers interested in Holocaust, guilt, love.

Where can I buy The Reader?

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What category is The Reader?

The Reader is classified as Literary Fiction. Character-driven fiction that prioritises style, theme, and psychological depth.

What country is The Reader from?

The Reader originates from Germany's literary tradition. Explore more books from Germany on our country page.

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