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A Guide to Berlin

By Gail Jones
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A Guide to Berlin by Gail Jones explores the connection between six strangers from different backgrounds who gather in Berlin to share their personal stories, inspired by the literary work of Vladimir Nabokov. Through the lens of friendship, memory, and the transformative power of storytelling, this novel intertwines their lives with the rich tapestry of Berlin’s historical and cultural landscape. It's a nuanced meditation on the complexities of human connection and the influence of place.
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If you're intrigued by the intricacies of personal narratives and how they intertwine with the allure and history of Berlin, this book may captivate you. It explores the transformative power of storytelling, with richly drawn characters and a backdrop that merges past and present in a deeply evocative way.

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A Guide to Berlin

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Shortlisted for the NSW Premier's Literary Awards and longlisted for the 2016 Stella Prize.

A Guide to Berlin is the name of a short story written by Vladimir Nabokov in 1925, when he was a young man of 26, living in Berlin. A group of six international travellers, two Italians, two Japanese, an American and an Australian, meet in empty apartments in Berlin to share stories and memories. Each is enthralled in some way to the work of Vladimir Nabokov, and each is finding their way in deep winter in a haunted city.

A moment of devastating violence shatters the group, and changes the direction of everyone's story. Brave and brilliant, A Guide to Berlin traces the strength and fragility of our connections through biographies and secrets.

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A Guide to Berlin by Gail Jones has generally been praised for its evocative prose and complex character development. Reviewers commend the novel for its exploration of themes like memory, connection, and the influence of literature on life, woven through a narrative inspired by Vladimir Nabokov. The book is appreciated for its rich, atmospheric description of Berlin, which acts as a backdrop to the unfolding intricate human stories.

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ISBN: 9780857988164

Publisher: Random House Australia

Format: Paperback / softback

Date Published: 01 August 2016

Country: Australia

Imprint: Vintage (Australia)

Audience: General / adult

DIMENSIONS

Spine width: 22.0mm

Width: 128.0mm

Height: 196.0mm

Weight: 212g

Pages: 272

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About the Author

Gail Jones is the author of two short-story collections, a critical monograph, and the novels Black Mirror, Sixty Lights, Dreams of Speaking, Sorry and Five Bells. Three times shortlisted for the Miles Franklin Award, her prizes include the WA Premier's Award for Fiction, the Nita B. Kibble Award, the Steele Rudd Award, the Age Book of the Year Award, the Adelaide Festival Award for Fiction and the ASAL Gold Medal. She has also been shortlisted for international awards, including the IMPAC and the Prix Femina. Her fiction has been translated into nine languages.

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