Ralf’s group of friends was also solidly depicted and we get to see how his relationship with each one of his friends differs.

Unlike some novels that take place in Berlin, An Honest Man is very textured and doesn't take the concept of "wow Berlin much history very interesting" at face value.It is not only superbly written, but flirts with being ‘popular fiction’ without ever falling victim to the pitfalls of that genre (namely, pandering to the reader or softening its various blows.

Ultimately, Ralf is very courageous, and there is a resolve that is realised as the wall succumbs, symbolic of the breakthroughs in Ralf’s own life.isn't it wonderful when a friend suggests a book, and you pick it up, maybe feeling a little skeptical because really, how often do our tastes align even with good friends'? there’s something about Koryta’s writing that keeps it entertaining, even though it’s not my cup of tea overall. One day, while hiding in one of the neighboring homes, a strange French women breaks in to find Lyman there. The books featured on this site are aimed primarily at readers aged 13 or above and therefore you must be 13 years or over to sign up to our newsletter.