Hardcover, 580 pages
Published Sept. 4, 2018 by Drawn and Quarterly.
In the third and final act of Jason Lutes's Berlin, he ... demonstrates how the rise of fascism changes the city, radically transforming the intertwining lives of a small group of Berliners. --
In the third and final act of Jason Lutes's Berlin, he ... demonstrates how the rise of fascism changes the city, radically transforming the intertwining lives of a small group of Berliners. --
Fascinating web of characters. We see both a society that feels carefree and full of possibility, and a nasty undercurrent as fascists tighten their grip on power.
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 …
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...'"
