Red Vienna

Set in the Social Democratic utopia that flourished in Vienna in between the wars, Red Vienna is the coming-of-age story of Gisi Reyer, a shy sixteen-year old from a lapsed Catholic family, and clever and charming Max Baum, eighteen, who comes from a secular Jewish family and works in his father’s metalworks.

They meet preparing for the Second International Socialist Youth Congress in 1929 where they bond with a small group of young people who share their vision of a better world. Together they face the insidious rise of fascism and anti-Semitism with open eyes, bravery, and resilience.

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The author’s attention to detail.

I thoroughly enjoyed this book. This book was a enjoyment to listen to. I enjoy World War II fictional and non-fictional books. The book gave a detailed account of what happened during that time.

Narration and Writing

The narrator’s voice and pronunciation were superb! And I love how history and fiction are intertwined to give socialism the human face that it deserves.