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Title:
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Silence in Between, The |
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Authors:
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Ferguson, Josie |
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Genre:
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Fiction |
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Pages:
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341 |
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Year:
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2024 |
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Publisher:
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Penguin Random House |
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Language:
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English |
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Description:
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Sent home for a good night's sleep while her newborn son is to remain in hospital, Lisette wakes to a new world - overnight the Berlin Wall has come into existence placing Lisette in the East and baby Axel in the West. Narrated through a parallel storyline covering 1961 and the end of WWII, focusing on Lisette and her teenage daughter Ely, who plans on retrieving her new brother, this is a powerful, harrowing account based on real events. Anchored in the strength and resilience of women, it is enhanced by the weaving of music through every facet of the story.
Comments from BDS Reviewers:"It is a thoroughly absorbing story, full of emotion as well as history".
"One of the best books I have ever read. A historical novel that covers the effects of the Berlin wall on the people/families on either side of it".
"The story was emotional, harrowing, hopeful and tender, and also a story of the strength and resilience of women and the lengths they will go to, to protect their families".
"A memorable book, which is well researched and a powerful read".
"An excellent and thought-provoking book which satisfies at many levels".
"There is sexual violence in this book, but it's not at all gratuitous and so much a part of the story that I don't think it needs a flag".
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Categories:
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Fiction, War theme, Gender Issues, Historical, Medical/Health, Morals/Ethics, Germany, Just Added, 2026 Titles |
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Reviews
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By: CHCH 023
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2026-03-04 14:51:07 |
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This is a book the group will always remember. We learnt so much history that we felt we should have known more about. An excellently written book. |
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By: LITRIV 002
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2026-03-02 14:32:59 |
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A new perspective on a tough topic. All learnt new historical information. Emotionally tough read. |
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By: TAUR 005
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2025-12-05 15:08:36 |
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Beautifully written - characters are totally convincing. Well researched and eye-opening re the Berlin divide, and the challenges faced by the German communities. We look forward to the author's next book. |
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