Hitler's Niece - Hardcover

Hansen, Ron

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Hardcover

ISBN 10: 0786223057 ISBN 13: 9780786223053

Publisher: Thorndike Pr, 2000

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Describes the disturbing relationship between Adolf Hitler and his niece Geli Raubal, whose affair with Hitler ended in her untimely and unexplained death at the age of twenty-three.

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Review:

Combining fact with supposition, Ron Hansen's audio novel tells the story of Adolf Hitler's relationship with his half-niece Geli. Beautiful, flirtatious, and 19 years his junior, Geli charms her uncle along with his inner circle, but is found dead at the age of 23 with Hitler's gun by her side. Hansen's glum characterization of the German leader is given stern voice by Tony-winning stage actress Janet McTeer, who excellently approximates male speech. She is equally adept at the accents of the numerous characters, and since the audiobook takes place over a span of 23 years, allows the voices to age. She takes Hitler from bitter to fanatical, and Geli from giddy to heartbroken. McTeer's vocalizations team with Hansen's abridged words to probe how this humorless and repulsive man was able to seduce his niece along with a nation. (Running time: 6 hours, 4 cassettes) --Kimberly Heinrichs

About the Author:

Ron Hansen is the Gerard Manley Hopkins, S.J., Professor in the Arts and Humanities at Santa Clara University.

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