Synopsis
Berlin 1920
Two babies are born.
Two brothers. United and indivisible, sharing everything. Twins in all but blood.
As Germany marches into its Nazi Armageddon, the ties of family, friendship and love are tested to the very limits of endurance. And the brothers are faced with an unimaginable choice....Which one of them will survive?
Ben Elton's most personal novel to date,Two Brothers transports the reader to the time of history's darkest hour.
Publisher information
- Publisher: Transworld Publishers Ltd
- ISBN: 9780552775311
- Number of pages: 624
- Dimensions: 197 x 130 x 37 mm
- Weight: 430g
- Languages: English
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Truly Sad
A beautiful and sad story of two brothers who are born on the same day, sharing everything but blood. But blood seemed unimportant to the Stengel parents a... READ MORE
Highly recommend, enjoyable read
This is well researched, well written book that brings to life the struggles of Germans during the depression and the Weimar government and then the plight... READ MORE
Two Brothers - Brilliant read!
This book is brilliant. Each of the different time periods portrayed are fantastically and honestly constructed. The historical aspect of the book is movin... READ MORE
Incredible
Frieda and Wolfgang have two sons. One is biologically theirs, the other is adopted. The son they adopt is not jewish, but they that doesn't matter to them... READ MORE
Such A Good Read!
I had just one week to read this book, and only evenings available, so I thought I might struggle. The task was easy however, as I couldn't put it down. I ... READ MORE
Absolutely loved this.
Having not previously read any of Ben Elton's books I wasn't sure what to expect. But I absolutely loved this, I couldn't put it down and finished it in no... READ MORE
Two Brothers by Ben Elton
I love reading about WW2, non fiction & fiction. This is one of the greatest books I have read. Very clever and very touching. Two unrelated twins, who lov... READ MORE
Very nice book
This is my first Ben Elton book. I'd never even heard about this author before so I didn't know what to expect. But from the very first page I got absorbed... READ MORE
didn't put it down
my first Ben Elton book, didn't really know what to expect, normally read sci fi/fantasy! topic interested me and wow it didn't disappoint. twists and turn... READ MORE
Two Brothers
I really enjoyed this book from start to finish. I found it hard to put the book down. The subject matter at times is harrowing especially as the reader is... READ MORE
Worth a read!
Didn't quite know what to expect with this book, as Ive never read anything by Ben Elton before but I'll definitely be looking for more of his work now. Su... READ MORE
Worth it!
Two Brothers is now in my short list of 'to read again.' I loved the twin's differing characters and seeing the Nazi occupation from their eyes made the Je... READ MORE
Best BEn Elton Book so far!
I haven't read all of Ben Elton's books, but having enjoyed all those so far this has to be the best to date. He has such a great writing style that gets y... READ MORE
emotional rollercoaster
This book was recommended by a friend and it didn't disappoint, I couldn't put it down. Ben Elton has using his family history reflected the times so vivid... READ MORE
Don't miss this!
Having studied this period of history twice in my life, I thought I knew a lot about Nazi Germany and the atrocities committed against the Jews, but I real... READ MORE
unputdownable
Ben Elton has achieved that rare thing - the reader is transported to Berlin and is amused, delighted and terrified in turn while devouring the pages of th... READ MORE
Interesting and thought-provoking, but needed to be edited!
The time is 1920 in Berlin and Frieda and Wolfgang Stengel are expecting twins but one of the babies dies during Frieda’s labour. However, the single mothe... READ MORE
Two Brothers Ben Elton
Rather slow to start but gradually gathered pace and an excellent read.
Unforgettable
I read this book back in 2013. It is still one of my favourite books. And I still think of this book now!
I highly recommend the read, especially if you... READ MORE
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