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Berlin

The dazzling, darkly funny debut that surprises at every turn
By Bea Setton
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Berlin by Bea Setton dives into the experiences of a young woman as she navigates her new life in the bustling and culturally diverse city of Berlin. As she grapples with her personal identity, she becomes entangled in a web of relationships and self-discovery, capturing the vibrancy and chaos of urban living. The narrative offers insight into modern life's complexities and the search for belonging in a constantly changing environment.
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You might like this book if you're intrigued by the complexities of new beginnings in a bustling city. The narrative offers an immersive exploration of identity and self-discovery, set against the vibrant backdrop of urban life. It’s ideal for readers who appreciate detailed character studies and atmospheric storytelling.

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Now in paperback, a wry, piercingly contemporary debut about a young woman who moves to Berlin to escape her demons. For fans of Cleopatra and Frankenstein, My Year of Rest and Relaxation, and Exciting Times.

When Daphne Ferber arrives in Berlin for a fresh start in a thrilling new city, the last thing she expects is to run into more drama than she left behind.

Of course, she knew she'd need to do the usualβ€”make friends, acquire lovers, grapple with German and a whole new way of life. She even expected the long nights gorging alone on family-sized jars of Nutella and the pitfalls of online dating in another language. The paranoia, the second-guessing of her every choice, the covert behaviours? Probably come with the territory.

But one night, something strange, dangerous, and entirely unexpected intervenes, and life in bohemian Kreuzberg suddenly doesn't seem so cool. Just how much trouble is Daphne in, and whoβ€”or whatβ€”is out to get her?

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Berlin by Bea Setton is praised for its humour and cinematic vividness, encapsulating a fresh take on the modern female experience with its sharp, compelling, and at times unsettling narrative. The novel is noted for its engaging and confessional style, featuring a vivid evocation of Berlin through the eyes of Daphne, whose observations are both funny and revealing. It is described as a thrilling outsider tale that explores themes of loneliness and deception with a narrative voice that is sharp, wry, and unexpectedly tender.

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Book Details

INFORMATION

ISBN: 9781804991039

Publisher: Transworld Publishers Ltd

Format: Paperback / softback

Date Published: 29 June 2023

Country: United Kingdom

Imprint: Penguin (Transworld)

Audience: General / adult

DIMENSIONS

Spine width: 16.0mm

Width: 129.0mm

Height: 198.0mm

Weight: 182g

Pages: 256

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About the Author

Bea Setton was born in France and has lived in Paris, the USA and Berlin, the city which inspired her critically acclaimed debut novel. She then studied at Cambridge for a master's in Philosophy & Theology, and this inspired the setting of her second book, Plaything. Bea currently divides her time between Berlin and Oxford, Mississippi, where she is writing her third novel.

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