Death Is My Trade by Robert Merle
The book is a fictionalized account of the life of Rudolf Höss, the commandant of Auschwitz concentration camp during World War II. It delves into the protagonist's personal history, tracing his journey from a troubled childhood through his rise in the ranks of the SS. The narrative provides a chilling insight into the bureaucratic and ideological mechanisms that led to the Holocaust, exploring the protagonist's role in the administration of mass murder and the psychological detachment that enabled him to view the extermination of millions as a job. The story is a harrowing examination of the banality of evil and the moral complexities of obedience to authority.
The 3242nd greatest book of all time
- Published
- 1952
- Nationality
- French
- Length
- Medium
- Pages
- 296
- Original Language
- French
- Avg User Rating
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(4.0)
- Alternate Titles
- - La Mort est mon métier
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This book is on the following 2 lists:
- 63rd on Big Read (Hungarian) (Hungaria)
- 269th on The 500 best books of all time from Culture Café users (Culture Café)