Look Who's Back

You don't read books like this every day! This satirical book about what would happen if Hitler came to life in modern Berlin will shock you, even if only because of how well-researched it was. I feared that it would just be a slapstick comedy about Hitler being surprised and appalled by modern-day diversity and capitalism, but it was actually far cleverer than that.
For example, the book was written from Hitler's perspective and it mimicked his style remarkably. At first, I found the book to be a bit rambling and prone to unnecessary tangents that frankly made little sense. However, it turns out this jabbering was actually an excellent imitation of the writing style one finds in Mein Kampf! Beyond that, the level of research the author does on the everyday habits and tendencies of Hitler and the kinds of relationships he had with his contemporaries was staggering. In reading this, you inevitably become something of a Hitler buff. The author was clearly determined to do more than write a satirical commentary on a dictator. The character was so well developed, I don't doubt the Furer himself would approve!
As far as the story goes, there isn't one really. Everyone thinks he's an actor who never breaks character, and the way he reacts to the modern world is not at all what one would expect, resulting in people thinking he's a mockery of his actual self. The concept is more uniquely played out than I would have thought, but it definitely wasn't gripping in any real manner. Also, since it's an English translation of a German book, a few details seem to get lost in translation, such as his relationship to the publication Bild. Not knowing what Bild is left me feeling like I missed a joke or two. Overall though, the puns and witticisms are well translated, and it is sure to make you laugh!