nicknicknicknick@bookwyrm.social reviewed Berlin by Jason Lutes
Berlin (vol. 3): City of Light
4 stars
1) "'We schedule rallies on a regular basis, and hold them in predominantly Communist neighbourhoods. We provoke chaos. Then, we demonstrate order. The press eats it up. Berlin needs sensation like a fish needs water. ... I hate this place.'"
2) "'Your train's tomorrow morning, my dear? I'm hosting a soirée tonight. You should come— Really. Both of you.' 'I don't— Thank you, but...' 'Darling. Nothing like that. Just a little fundraiser for Herr Hitler.'"
3) "'I imagine changing my mind at the last minute. Shrugging off the demands of family; acting as if I am whole and separate and free to choose. Not a woman. Not a daughter. Not a citizen of Germany.' 'Charlottenburg. Now arriving, Charlottenburg.' 'I imagine changing my mind and getting off at the next stop. Leaving my bags behind, stepping into the sunlight. Turning away from a future that narrows to a single point. …
1) "'We schedule rallies on a regular basis, and hold them in predominantly Communist neighbourhoods. We provoke chaos. Then, we demonstrate order. The press eats it up. Berlin needs sensation like a fish needs water. ... I hate this place.'"
2) "'Your train's tomorrow morning, my dear? I'm hosting a soirée tonight. You should come— Really. Both of you.' 'I don't— Thank you, but...' 'Darling. Nothing like that. Just a little fundraiser for Herr Hitler.'"
3) "'I imagine changing my mind at the last minute. Shrugging off the demands of family; acting as if I am whole and separate and free to choose. Not a woman. Not a daughter. Not a citizen of Germany.' 'Charlottenburg. Now arriving, Charlottenburg.' 'I imagine changing my mind and getting off at the next stop. Leaving my bags behind, stepping into the sunlight. Turning away from a future that narrows to a single point. I imagine... turning back... toward the city...'"