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The Disappearance of Josef Mengele
A Novel
Series: Verso Fiction
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Ideal for readers interested in historical fiction grounded in real events, especially those fascinated by World War II history, true crime, and complex examinations of evil. Suitable for mature audiences seeking a rigorous, thought-provoking novel that explores one of history’s darkest figures without romanticising or sanitising his actions.
An extraordinary novel about one of history's most reviled figures
An extraordinary novel about one of history’s most reviled figures
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For three decades, until the day he collapsed in the Brazilian surf in 1979, Josef Mengele, the Angel of Death who performed horrific experiments on the prisoners of Auschwitz, floated through South America in linen suits, keeping two steps ahead of Mossad agents, international police and the world’s journalists.
In this rigorously researched factual novel—drawn almost entirely from historical documents—Olivier Guez traces Mengele’s footsteps through these years of flight. This chilling novel situates the reader in a literary manhunt on the trail of one of the most elusive and evil figures of the twentieth century.
The Disappearance of Josef Mengele offers a gripping account of his life in hiding and the forces that sought to bring him to justice.
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A chilling and unforgettable tale described as "impossible to forget" by The Times. Praised for its gripping portrayal and meticulous documentation, The Financial Times highlights its illumination of the dark chapters of European history and postwar "Nazi society" in Latin America. Other reviews commend its shocking intensity and the refusal to allow readers any empathetic identification with Mengele, reinforcing the confrontation with absolute horror. The novel is acclaimed for bringing readers close to Mengele's mind while emphasising the monstrous reality of his crimes.
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ISBN: 9781788735889
Publisher: Verso Books
Format: Paperback / softback
Date Published: 09 August 2022
Country: United Kingdom
Imprint: Verso Books
Edition: Paperback original
Contributors:
- Translated by Georgia de Chamberet
Audience: General / adult
DIMENSIONS
Spine width: 15.0mm
Width: 129.0mm
Height: 198.0mm
Weight: 197g
Pages: 224
About the Author
Olivier Guez is the author of several books, including L’Impossible retour: A History of Jews in Germany since 1945, Praise of Dodging and The Revolutions of Jacques Koskas. In 2016, he received the German Best Screenplay Award for the film Fritz Bauer, a German Hero.
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