Christopher and His Kind
Christopher and His Kind
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Nonfiction | Autobiography / Memoir | Adult | Published in 2001352
Autobiography / Memoir • Nonfiction
Berlin, Germany • 1930s
2001
Adult
18+ years
Super Short Summary
In Christopher and His Kind, Christopher Isherwood recounts his life from 1929 to 1939, focusing on his experiences in Berlin. The memoir examines his relationships and artistic development during a time of political upheaval, providing insight into the vibrant, complex world he inhabited and his self-discovery as a gay man.
Informative
Nostalgic
Emotional
Contemplative
Reviews & Readership
3,745 ratings
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Review Roundup
Christopher and His Kind by Christopher Isherwood receives praise for its candid and vivid storytelling, offering a compelling glimpse into 1930s Berlin. Readers appreciate Isherwood’s introspective and honest prose, though some critics mention it occasionally lacks depth in exploring broader historical contexts. Overall, it is valued for its literary and historical insights.
Who Should Read Christopher and His Kind?
A reader who enjoys Christopher and His Kind by Christopher Isherwood likely appreciates candid memoirs, LGBTQ+ history, and vibrant 1930s Berlin. Fans of Goodbye to Berlin by Isherwood and A Moveable Feast by Ernest Hemingway, with their explorations of expatriate life, would find this book appealing.
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Loved it
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Christopher and His Kind offers a real-life glimpse into the bohemian and decadent lifestyle of early 1930s Berlin, capturing the same era depicted in Isherwood's famous work Goodbye to Berlin, which inspired the musical Cabaret.
The book provides candid insights into Isherwood's relationships and experiences as a gay man during a time when homosexuality was criminalized, offering a historical perspective on LGBTQ+ life.
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Christopher and His Kind was not published until 1976, nearly four decades after the events it describes, as Isherwood waited to share his unvarnished account of his younger years and friendships.
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Autobiography / Memoir • Nonfiction
Berlin, Germany • 1930s
2001
Adult
18+ years
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