Boll, Heinrich

The Lost Honour of Katharina Blum (Vintage Classics)

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ISBN 13:: 9780749398989
author:: Boll, Heinrich
format:: Paperback
publisher:: Vintage Classics
language:: English
Publication Year:: 1993
Pages:: 144
Genre:: Modern fiction
Condition:: New
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Katharina Blum is a young woman at the centre of a media storm when she falls in love with a radical on the run from the police. Her life is portrayed as a scandal, with a corrupt press distorting the truth to present the most salacious story. As the anonymous phone calls and sexual threats escalate, Katharina's life is systematically undone. A chilling and thought-provoking novel, this book explores the destructive power of a corrupt press and the devastating consequences for those caught in its crossfire. Heinrich Böll's masterful storytelling raises important questions about the nature of truth and the impact of the media on our lives. With its thought-provoking themes and gripping narrative, this novel is a compelling read for anyone interested in the complexities of human relationships and the power of the media.

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