The Moon is Down
Book description
Occupied by enemy troops, a small, peaceable town comes face-to-face with evil imposed from the outside—and betrayal born within the close-knit community
A Penguin Classic
In this masterful tale set in Norway during World War II, Steinbeck explores the effects of invasion on both the conquered and the conquerors. As…
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1 author picked The Moon is Down as one of their favorite books. Why do they recommend it?
Steinbeck wrote this novel about a country occupied by the Nazis during World War II.
Although the name of this country is never mentioned, it was generally acknowledged that it was Norway. The focus is on one particular town and shows what life is like when you are not free and live in constant fear.
This book found its way to Europe and was translated into European languages and widely distributed clandestinely. It served to encourage occupied countries to rebel against their oppressor.
From Christine's list on the dangers of living under Hitler and Mussolini.
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