The Drinker by Hans Fallada is a disturbing book, but a great disturbing book. I found this book by accident, while bored and looking for something to do. I never heard of this author before, but since then i have read all his stuff. Amazing work.
What its About
It is about one man's spiral into alcoholism. The events of which are both shocking and humorous.Written in an encrypted notebook while incarcerated in a Nazi insane asylum and discovered after his death, The Drinker may be Hans Fallada’s most breathtaking piece of craftsmanship. It is an intense yet absorbing study of the descent into drunkenness by an intelligent man who fears he’s lost it all. I have recommended this book to many of my friends and we all had one thing in common while we were reading it: We all wanted a drink.
Bottom Line
If looking for a good book, with an original story and easy read: this book is for you. If you love drinking: this book is for you. But, if you are an alcoholic or recovering i would not recommend it, as you will probably be craving a drink not long into the first chapter.
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