The Blind Side of the Heart

Name: The Blind Side of the Heart
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SKU: 9780099524236
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By Julia Franck

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The Blind Side of the Heart by Julia Franck presents a powerful family saga set against the backdrop of war-torn Germany. It follows the life of Helene, exploring themes of love, loss, and survival as she navigates the challenges of a harsh and ever-changing world. With rich emotional depth, the story delves into generational trauma and the impact of history on personal lives.
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Format: Paperback / softback

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You might enjoy this book if you appreciate character-driven stories that delve into family dynamics and the complexities of human emotions. It's a poignant narrative that weaves historical context with the intimate exploration of personal and generational struggles.

The Blind Side of the Heart

Amid the chaos of civilians fleeing west in a provincial German railway station in 1945 Helene has brought her seven-year-old son. It is a great family novel, a powerful portrayal of an era, and the story of a fascinating woman.

Shortlisted for the Independent Foreign Fiction Prize 2010.

An international bestseller, great family novel, a powerful portrayal of an era, and the story of a fascinating woman.

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The Blind Side of the Heart is an international bestseller, a great family novel, and a powerful portrayal of an era, telling the story of a fascinating woman.

Amid the chaos of civilians fleeing west in a provincial German railway station in 1945, Helene has brought her seven-year-old son. After surviving the horrors and deprivations of the war years with him, she abandons him on the station platform and never returns.

This is a tale of hope, loneliness, and love, set against the backdrop of a life lived in terrible times. It stands as a profound family novel, offering a compelling depiction of an era and the intriguing journey of an extraordinary woman.

The Blind Side of the Heart was shortlisted for the Independent Foreign Fiction Prize in 2010.

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The Blind Side of the Heart is celebrated for its powerful and assured narrative, gripping readers with its intensity. The novel adeptly balances themes of misery and loss with moments of warmth and vitality. It is praised for its haunting depiction of 20th century Germany and its flawless moral perspective, winning recognition as a rich and complex masterpiece. Franck's elegant storytelling and her ability to evoke sympathy for her characters in challenging situations are frequently highlighted.

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INFORMATION

ISBN: 9780099524236

Publisher: Vintage Publishing

Format: Paperback / softback

Date Published: 01 July 2010

Country: United Kingdom

Imprint: Vintage

Contributors:

Translated by Anthea Bell
Translated by Anthea Bell

Audience: General / adult

DIMENSIONS

Spine width: 26.0mm

Width: 129.0mm

Height: 198.0mm

Weight: 304g

Pages: 432

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About the Author

Julia Franck was born in Berlin in 1970. She studied the anthropology of Native Americans, philosophy, and German language and literature at the Free University of Berlin. The Blind Side of the Heart won the German Book Prize, Germany's most prestigious literary award. She lives in Berlin.