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Appeals to readers who enjoy historical fiction intricately woven with architectural intrigue. It will captivate those interested in the transformative impact of spaces on human lives across generations.

Gist about the Book

"The Glass Room" delves into the lives of Viktor and Liesel Landauer, a wealthy couple in 1930s Czechoslovakia who commission the building of a modernist house, the Landauer House, designed by architect Rainer von Abt. The house, made almost entirely of glass walls, becomes a symbol of optimism and modernity amidst the looming shadows of World War II and the Holocaust. Through the tumultuous events of the 20th century, the house bears witness to the Landauers' joys, sorrows, and the enduring power of human resilience.

 

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The Guardian: "Mawer's prose is elegant, his characters and settings are vividly realised, and the story he tells, of idealism betrayed by history, is as richly moving as it is intellectually challenging."

New York Times: "A deeply involving tale, one that is as intimate as it is sweeping, a tribute to modernism, to the 20th century's indomitable will to create."

"An ambitious and accomplished novel. Mawer has a wonderful eye for detail and an ability to weave a compelling narrative." - The Independent

 

About Book

Book Title: The Glass Room - Simon Mawer
Book Genre: Historical Fiction, World War II, Architecture, Literary Fiction, Holocaust, Czech Literature
ISBN: 9780349121321
Number of Pages: 404
Publishing Date: April 22, 2010
Cover Type: Paperback

About Author 

Simon Mawer is a British author known for his nuanced exploration of history through fiction. His novels, including "The Glass Room," often delve into themes of identity, architecture, and the impact of historical events on individual lives. Mawer's meticulous research and evocative prose have earned him critical acclaim and a devoted readership.


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