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Oranges for Christmas A Berlin Wall Escape Novel edition by Margarita Morris Literature Fiction eBooks

This book was an excellent example of historical fiction. The author manages to make readers feel they are taken back in time to post WWII Germany.I had forgotten the details of the building of the Berlin Wall, especially the sudden entrapment of the people overnight with rolls of barbed wire.The people must have felt a combination of anger, frustration and at times, hopelessness. I visited West Berlin in the '80's and was able to go into East Berlin through Checkpoint Charlie on a U.S. Army bus with other military families. The differences between East and West Berlin were astounding, especially at Christmastime. All of us were on edge the entire trip. I can't imagine what it would have been like to live in East Germany during that time, although Ms. Morris did a fantastic job of placing me there. After reading the book, I can better understand how absolutely controlling the government was of its citizens. Everyone should read this book! It would be appropriate for teens on up. Young people especially, or any people who complain about their government, should read this book and appreciate their life in a country which values freedom. I had a very difficult time putting this book down.


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Oranges for Christmas A Berlin Wall Escape Novel edition by Margarita Morris Literature Fiction eBooks Reviews

Just wow! I was only 6 when the wall between East and West Germany went up in 1961 but I remember later that people would get killed or arrested for trying to escape to freedom. Many other reviewers have given a great synopsis of the story so I will just add that the writer really made me feel like I was there in the tunnel with Dieter or being questioned with Sabine by Stasi police. The book was a real page turner right up until the end!
A deeply affecting glimpse into a world that has thankfully come to its death in Europe due to the bravery and indomitable hunger in the human soul for freedom and self-determination. We all need to remind ourselves now and then of our history along with the sacrifices of those who paid a high, and sometimes the ultimate price to bring an end to the tyranny that enslaved millions for so many years, tyranny that still survives in all too many parts of the world. You won't soon forget the terror, oppression, and sense of hopelessness that defined the lives of Sabine, Brigitta, Dieter, and many of their friends and neighbors for so long. The author draws you into the lives of her characters and connects you to them in a way I rarely experience in my reading. Highly recommended.
This book is a little different,as it does not have chapters but follows several characters throughout switching among them. It took a few pages to pull me in, but then could not wait to read what was happening next! I am a avid reader and I definitely liked this book and author! Will look for more by the writer!
Although this was written for young adults, it held my interest all the way through.
I was a teenager when the wall was erected between East and West Berlin, and my interests at that stage of my life was mostly on boys and my homework, so I didn't pay a lot of attention to the details of this atrocity at the time.

Other reviewers gave a good synopsis of the storyline, so I see no need to be redundant. I found this story by Margareta Morris captvating as a novel, and historically accurate as far as I can tell. I soon got caught up in the strong characters in the story and found myself cheering on the tenacity of Dieter, Sabina, Brigitta and the others working to free themselves and the others trapped on the west side of the wall. The pain and suffering of the families torn apart by the Wall, and the cruel treatment they endured, broke my heart but I also rejoiced whenever loved ones made contact with each other or were reunited. It was a page turner for me. I would recommend this book to adults of any age.
Probably closer to 3.5* Not sure the target audience for this book but it might have been teens according to the style of writing. Not a complaint, just an observation.
I read this for a discussion group and there is plenty to discuss, IMHO. I love it when a book has me going to the internet and the library to learn more about the time period and place in an historical novel. I was surprised to read that some of the events actually did happen. I liked the characters too and after I finished the book it still had me thinking about the families who were separated by the barbed wire, the guards and the wall.
I found the sprinkling of German words and phrases throughout the books to be annoying. And distracting.
Since more and more books seem to be written lately about WWII, add this one to your list even though it takes place after the war – it is a story about what the war brought about.
Loved this book although it took me awhile to get used to the perspective of it being told in first person. It was hard to put it down and towards the end I was very tempted to skip to the end just to see if they made it through so I could read it in a more relaxed manner! Human endurance is remarkable and I have a deep respect for those that fought with such heart for freedom. Likewise, I have a deep disdain for those that would rob their fellow man of their God given rights. I'd recommend this book to anyone who likes this period of history or just loves a good story.
It was a nail biter by the end. I liked the story, the characters, but why oh, why, must they use the "f" word??? I know many use it, but it disgusts me! I chose this for my unsuspecting book club. Sorry that I did!!
This book was an excellent example of historical fiction. The author manages to make readers feel they are taken back in time to post WWII Germany.I had forgotten the details of the building of the Berlin Wall, especially the sudden entrapment of the people overnight with rolls of barbed wire.The people must have felt a combination of anger, frustration and at times, hopelessness. I visited West Berlin in the '80's and was able to go into East Berlin through Checkpoint Charlie on a U.S. Army bus with other military families. The differences between East and West Berlin were astounding, especially at Christmastime. All of us were on edge the entire trip. I can't imagine what it would have been like to live in East Germany during that time, although Ms. Morris did a fantastic job of placing me there. After reading the book, I can better understand how absolutely controlling the government was of its citizens. Everyone should read this book! It would be appropriate for teens on up. Young people especially, or any people who complain about their government, should read this book and appreciate their life in a country which values freedom. I had a very difficult time putting this book down.