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5.0 out of 5 stars Portrait of a Nazi collaborator
This is a stunningly intricate portrayal of a Dutch Nazi collaborator, and his innocent family. The writing style reminds me of a Flemish painting, with every detail highlighted. The accumulation of careful details serves as a frame for the collaborator, a person who trivializes the most evil deeds, and as an SS officer betrays his neighbors, making lists of people who would be deported to Nazi concentration camps. It's disgusting to hear how he becomes rich and treats his family with luxuries, while his admirably moral wife tries to deal with his suspected wickedness. But the author/narrator never judges; rather, he leaves that to his readers. The audiobook is very well narrated,
3.0 out of 5 stars Overpromised, Underdelivered
What should have been an exciting insight into the world of a Nazi informant and a” world of ghosts” based on the summary, turned out to be a rather boring documentary that did not deliver on its promises. There is no story arc and the reader does not become invested in any of the characters. I did find it complicated from the begging but so was Gentleman from Moscow so I held on. I should have tapped out instead of finishing this very boring novel.
3.0 out of 5 stars Alright read
This book was translated from its original Dutch. I found the English translation to be done quite well. I listened to the audio, and I really enjoyed it. The narrator did a fantastic job capturing the feel of the book. I always find fictional biographies an interesting time. I do prefer real biographies but feel that there is still a lot of history to take away from the fictionalized ones. This one was no different. I do feel that while the book intended to highlight Verhulst, however, his wife was the true star of the book. I do think that she faced an interesting dilemma when she found herself married to a Nazi, and I really did feel that she came across too naïve. While parts of this novel did fall flat for me, I did find it an immersive and captivating read and I would recommend it, however it isn’t a standout for me in the genre.3.5 stars rounded down for me.
2.0 out of 5 stars Just can't slog thru it
Up to page 16 and I just can't slog through any more of it. The story should be interesting if not fascinating. But the writing is so dry and stilted I thought it was a poor translation. Just doesn't engage me as I thought it would and it is about 10 days past its return date. Chalking it up to experience.
More questions than answers
I enjoyed the book but would have liked information of the house today and if futurehabitats of the house knew it's history. An unusual, interesting story.
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5.0 out of 5 stars Portrait of a Nazi collaborator
This is a stunningly intricate portrayal of a Dutch Nazi collaborator, and his innocent family. The writing style reminds me of a Flemish painting, with every detail highlighted. The accumulation of careful details serves as a frame for the collaborator, a person who trivializes the most evil deeds, and as an SS officer betrays his neighbors, making lists of people who would be deported to Nazi concentration camps. It's disgusting to hear how he becomes rich and treats his family with luxuries, while his admirably moral wife tries to deal with his suspected wickedness. But the author/narrator never judges; rather, he leaves that to his readers. The audiobook is very well narrated,
3.0 out of 5 stars Overpromised, Underdelivered
What should have been an exciting insight into the world of a Nazi informant and a” world of ghosts” based on the summary, turned out to be a rather boring documentary that did not deliver on its promises. There is no story arc and the reader does not become invested in any of the characters. I did find it complicated from the begging but so was Gentleman from Moscow so I held on. I should have tapped out instead of finishing this very boring novel.
3.0 out of 5 stars Alright read
This book was translated from its original Dutch. I found the English translation to be done quite well. I listened to the audio, and I really enjoyed it. The narrator did a fantastic job capturing the feel of the book. I always find fictional biographies an interesting time. I do prefer real biographies but feel that there is still a lot of history to take away from the fictionalized ones. This one was no different. I do feel that while the book intended to highlight Verhulst, however, his wife was the true star of the book. I do think that she faced an interesting dilemma when she found herself married to a Nazi, and I really did feel that she came across too naïve. While parts of this novel did fall flat for me, I did find it an immersive and captivating read and I would recommend it, however it isn’t a standout for me in the genre.3.5 stars rounded down for me.
2.0 out of 5 stars Just can't slog thru it
Up to page 16 and I just can't slog through any more of it. The story should be interesting if not fascinating. But the writing is so dry and stilted I thought it was a poor translation. Just doesn't engage me as I thought it would and it is about 10 days past its return date. Chalking it up to experience.
More questions than answers
I enjoyed the book but would have liked information of the house today and if futurehabitats of the house knew it's history. An unusual, interesting story.
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