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الطبيب الألماني

الطبيب الألماني

Historical FictionLiterary Fiction
Pages
326
Published
2011
Language
Spanish

Synopsis

In 1960 Patagonia, a German doctor encounters an Argentinian family, forming a deeply unsettling and taboo relationship with their young daughter. As family secrets and government lies intertwine, the doctor's true identity and sinister intentions slowly emerge, creating a terrifying atmosphere. This acclaimed novel delves into the dark corners of history and human connection.

Prose complexity
5/10

Vibe

DarkTenseMysteriousCreepy
Secret Identity

Genres

Historical Fiction Literary Fiction Thriller Psychological Thriller Contemporary Literature

About the author

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Lucía Puenzo

Lucía Puenzo (born November 28, 1976, in Buenos Aires) is an Argentine novelist, screenwriter and film director, and the daughter of director Luis Puenzo. She debuted as a novelist in 2004 with El niño pez and was named one of Granta's best young Spanish-language writers in 2010. Her 2011 novel Wakolda (published in this catalog under its Arabic edition title, "الطبيب الألماني") reimagines the Nazi war criminal Josef Mengele's years in hiding in 1960s Patagonia through the eyes of a young girl i...

Characters

Josef MengeleAntagonist
EnzoSupporting

Eva's husband, a practical man who distrusts the German doctor staying at their hotel.

All characters in الطبيب الألماني

Frequently asked questions

  • Is "الطبيب الألماني" based on a true story?

    Yes, "الطبيب الألماني" is based on the true story of Josef Mengele's time in Patagonia. The novel fictionalizes his interactions with an Argentinian family.

  • Is there a film adaptation of "الطبيب الألماني"?

    Yes, "الطبيب الألماني" was adapted into a film titled "Wakolda" (The German Doctor) in 2013, directed by Lucía Puenzo, who also wrote the novel.

  • What kind of book is "الطبيب الألماني"?

    "الطبيب الألماني" is a historical thriller that explores themes of identity, family secrets, and the lingering presence of Nazi war criminals in South America. It maintains a suspenseful and unsettling atmosphere.