The Architects

Name: The Architects
Brand: Allen & Unwin
SKU: 9781907970092
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By Stefan Heym and Peter Hutchinson

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The Architects by Stefan Heym is a gripping novel set during the turbulent years of 1950s East Germany. It follows the story of a successful architect who becomes entangled in the political machinations of a totalitarian regime. As he navigates the pressures of loyalty and artistic integrity, the book delves into themes of ambition, betrayal, and ideological conflict, capturing the stark realities of life under an oppressive government.
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Format: Paperback / softback

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This book may appeal to you if you're fascinated by post-war historical narratives infused with political intrigue and moral dilemmas. Set against the backdrop of East Germany, it explores themes of idealism, betrayal, and the interplay between personal and political conflicts, offering an insightful critique of utopian visions. If you enjoy richly detailed stories with complex characters, this might be a perfect choice.

The Architects

A story of love and friendship in a world governed by surveillance and mistrust.

Description

It is 1956, and Daniel Wollin returns to East Germany after sixteen years of Soviet imprisonment. A brilliant architect, Daniel is taken in by his former colleague, Arnold Sundstrom, who has become hugely successful since their exile in Moscow. Together, the two men work to redesign the nation for the Communist future.

But with Daniel's arrival, Arnold's young wife, Julia, begins to uncover the lies that hold her marriage together and the mystery behind her own parents' deaths in Russia many years ago. A novel of political intrigue and personal betrayal, The Architects tells a story of love and friendship in a world governed by surveillance and mistrust.

Book Details

INFORMATION

ISBN: 9781907970092

Publisher: Daunt Books

Format: Paperback / softback

Date Published: 13 September 2012

Country: United Kingdom

Imprint: Daunt Books

Audience: General / adult

DIMENSIONS

Width: 25.0mm

Height: 198.0mm

Weight: 352g

Pages: 320

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Fiction General Fiction Literary Fiction Peter Hutchinson Stefan Heym

About the Author

Stefan Heym (1913-2001) was the author of over a dozen novels. A German Jew and a Communist who escaped the Nazis as a young man, he obtained American citizenship and fought in the U.S. Army before returning to East Germany in the 1950s to escape the anti-Communist purges in America. Denounced by Erich Honecker in 1965, Heym lived under state surveillance for many years, and his novels were banned from publication. He played a significant part in the movement to demolish the Berlin Wall, and became a member of parliament in the united Germany. He died in Israel in 2001.