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In this award-winning masterpiece, Funder meticulously weaves together the harrowing experiences of individuals who lived under one of the most perfected surveillance states in history.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThrough poignant narratives and personal encounters, \u003cem\u003eStasiland\u003c\/em\u003e introduces us to unforgettable characters like Miriam, a woman deemed an enemy of the state at just sixteen, and Frau Paul, whose life was irrevocably torn apart by the Berlin Wall. Funder also shares drinks with the legendary \"Mik Jegger\" of the East, a man so thoroughly eradicated from the records that he was declared by authorities to \"no longer exist.\" Her exploration extends to the ex-Stasi officers themselves, men who betrayed even their closest relationships in service to the regime and who now live in an eerie limbo, anticipating a revolution that may never come.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThe narrative's heart lies in its exploration of the bizarre, Kafkaesque world of East Germany, where every aspect of life was under surveillance, and trust was a dangerous luxury. Throughout the book, Funder celebrates human courage and the resilient power of conscience against a backdrop of fear and oppression. \u003cem\u003eStasiland\u003c\/em\u003e stands as a timeless testament to the strength of the human spirit in the face of tyranny.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eStasiland\u003c\/em\u003e has received critical acclaim across the globe:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\"Fascinating, entertaining, hilarious, horrifying and very important.\" – Tom Hanks\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\"Exhilarating ... The kind of book that makes us love non-fiction.\" – Helen Garner\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\"Unforgettable.\" – The Sydney Morning Herald\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\"Brilliant ... a masterpiece.\" – Sunday Times\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eStasiland\u003c\/em\u003e is more than just a history lesson; it is a vivid, intensely observed piece of reportage that continues to resonate with readers today. Claire Tomalin of The Guardian UK lauds it as \"a heartbreaking, beautifully written book. A classic for sure.\" Meanwhile, Kirkus Reviews praises its \"colourful, intensely observed, well-executed\" tales, filled with \"lots of black humour and disturbing undertones.\"\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003ePublishers Weekly commends how Funder's keen perspective highlights the remarkable courage of ordinary people under extreme duress, cementing \u003cem\u003eStasiland\u003c\/em\u003e as a must-read for anyone interested in the complex interplay of political history, human rights, and personal resilience.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eAnna Funder's extraordinary work has earned its place as a definitive account of life behind the Iron Curtain, offering both a compelling glimpse into the past and an enduring tribute to the unyielding human spirit.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Penguin Random House NZ","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":45692355870956,"sku":"9780143792529","price":26.0,"currency_code":"NZD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0705\/7784\/8556\/files\/9780143792529.jpg?v=1725582865"},{"product_id":"wifedom","title":"Wifedom","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"book-description\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA blazing, genre-bending masterpiece from one of the most inventive writers of our time.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eA NEW YORK TIMES NOTABLE BOOK OF 2023\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cem\u003eTHE FINANCIAL TIMES BEST BOOKS OF 2023 - LITERARY NON-FICTION\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e'Simply, a masterpiece. 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