Category Fiction
Cover Type Paperback
Type Fiction
Reading Level General
Language English

ISBN 9780241493700

Rs. 798

Penguin Modern Classics

Bomber

Bomber

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Who it's for: Readers interested in WWII history and personal war stories

On June 31, 1943, an RAF crew embarks on a perilous bombing raid over Germany, a night etched in their memories forever. Len Deighton’s “Bomber” delivers a harrowing, minute-by-minute account of this fateful day, capturing the perspectives of both the airmen and the residents of a small Ruhr town. This novel offers a poignant exploration of the human impact of war, portraying the lives of ordinary individuals ensnared in its chaos. Why You Should Read? Offers a gripping, real-time narrative that immerses readers in the intensity of war. Provides a unique dual perspective, highlighting both the airmen and civilians affected by the raid. Delivers a powerful exploration of human resilience and vulnerability in the face of conflict. A standout British war novel that appeals to history enthusiasts and readers interested in personal stories of war.

Highlights

  • Real-time narrative of a single bombing raid
  • Dual perspective: RAF crew and Ruhr town residents
  • Explores human impact of war on ordinary people
  • Set on June 31, 1943, during WWII

Themes

War · Human resilience · Vulnerability · Conflict

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Category Fiction
ISBN 9780241493700
Cover Type Paperback
Type Fiction
Reading Level General
Language English
Authenticity 100% Authentic Edition
SKU 2010000099797

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Questions about this book

What is the setting of the novel?

The novel is set on June 31, 1943, during a bombing raid over Germany, focusing on an RAF crew and the residents of a small Ruhr town.

Does the book cover both British and German perspectives?

Yes, it provides a dual perspective, showing the experiences of both the airmen and the civilians on the ground.

Is this a non-fiction account or a novel?

It is a novel, but it offers a realistic, minute-by-minute account of a fictional raid.

What themes does the book explore?

It explores the human impact of war, including resilience and vulnerability, through the lives of ordinary people caught in the conflict.