- “The Tin Drum” by Günter Grass – Although not exclusively set in Brandenburg, this renowned novel takes place in various parts of Germany, including the Brandenburg area.
- “The Blue Flower” by Penelope Fitzgerald – This historical novel is set in 18th-century Germany, and while not entirely focused on Brandenburg, it does explore different regions within the country.
- “Emil and the Detectives” by Erich Kästner – While primarily set in Berlin, this classic children’s novel also includes adventures in the surrounding Brandenburg region.
- “The Wall Jumper” by Peter Schneider – Set in 1980s Berlin, this novel provides insights into both East and West Germany, including the Brandenburg area.
- “Bornholmer Straße” by Albrecht Selge – This novel revolves around the events at the Bornholmer Straße border crossing in Berlin during the fall of the Berlin Wall, including its impact on the neighbouring Brandenburg region.
- “The Wall” by Marlen Haushofer – Although not directly set in Brandenburg, this dystopian novel tells the story of a woman trapped behind an invisible force field, offering intriguing parallels to the division between East and West Germany.
- “In Times of Fading Light” by Eugen Ruge – This multi-generational saga explores the lives of an East German family in Berlin and their ties to the surrounding Brandenburg region during different stages of German history.
- “The Reader” by Bernhard Schlink – While mostly set in post-World War II Germany, including Berlin, this novel also touches on the lives of characters from the Brandenburg area.
- “Berlin Game” by Len Deighton – This spy thriller takes place during the Cold War and features Brandenburg as part of its setting, offering intrigue and suspense against the backdrop of divided Germany.
- “A Woman in Berlin” by Anonymous – This diary-style memoir details the experiences of a woman during the last days of World War II and provides a perspective on life in Berlin, including the surrounding Brandenburg region.
WANDERLIST: Ten famous novels set in Brandenburg
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