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Duration: 0H 26min
Language: English
Format
Category: Non-Fiction

SUMMARY

A GOD IN RUINS

BASED ON THE BOOK BY KATE ATKINSON

SUMMARY WRITTEN BY: LIBRARY OF STORIES

CONTENT

The Last Flight

Alouette (1925)

The Children of Adam (1980)

This Unforgiving Winter (1947)

Teddy’s War (1939)

We That Are Left (1993)

The Courage of the Small Hours (1982)

Love, Mercy, Pity, Peace (2012)

Daughters of Elysium (1947)

General Analysis

ABOUT THE ORIGINAL BOOK

“A God in Ruins” by Kate Atkinson follows the life of Teddy Todd, a British bomber pilot during World War II, exploring the lasting effects of war on both the individual and their family. The novel delves into Teddy’s post-war years, his strained relationship with his daughter, Viola, and his role as a grandfather. Atkinson examines themes of sacrifice, generational trauma, and redemption, blending past and present timelines. Through Teddy's journey, the novel reflects on the complexities of memory, the resilience of the human spirit, and how war continues to affect future generations.

Release date

Audiobook: 14 November 2024