Am Kürzeren Ende Der Sonnenallee by Thomas Brussig
Set in late-1970s East Berlin, this coming-of-age novel follows Micha, a teenage boy living on the short stretch of a street that runs up against the Berlin Wall, as he navigates first love, rebellious friends, scarce Western pop music and the bureaucratic absurdities of the GDR. Told with warm humor and nostalgic irony, the story portrays everyday life under surveillance—fumbled attempts to impress his crush Miriam, smuggled Beatles records, run-ins with officious neighbors and the secret police—while gently exposing the contradictions of a society that pretends normalcy amid restrictions. Through comic episodes and tender moments it balances satire and affection, showing how small acts of resistance and youthful longing assert a private freedom within an oppressive system.
- Published
- 1999
- Nationality
- German
- Length
- Unknown
- Pages
- Unknown
- Original Language
- German
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