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Clara: A Novel by Kurt Palka
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Mar 25, 2014 | ISBN 9780771071324

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Praise

“Part love story, part tribute to the women and families left behind and the terrible hardships they faced with great dignity during the war. Palka weaves an intimate tapestry . . . . Unflinching in its realism yet devoid of sensationalism, Clara showcases Palka’s great attention to detail, which enhances an already beautiful and deeply moving story of hope, love, and triumph.”
Booklist (starred review)

“Compelling . . . provides a discerning look at the Viennese and how they coped during the volatile periods during the 1930s, ’40s – and post-war years. . . . Palka’s book contains wisdom and elegance. He is a literary tour guide taking us into a post-Habsburg culture we could not access on our own.”
—The Toronto Star

“With great sensitivity, Palka tells Clara’s story, building sympathy and admiration for the strength, courage, unwavering love and compassion she demonstrates in the face of unbelievable challenges. This deeply engrossing and unforgettable novel will leave readers shouting “bravo” for the resiliency of the human spirit.”
Publishers Weekly

“In much the same way as Carol Shields did for Daisy Goodwill Flett in The Stone Diaries, Kurt Palka gives dignity to a life lived in his creation of Clara Herzog. . . . As do John Wray’s The Right Hand of Sleep and Hans Fallada’s Every Man Dies Alone, it provokes questions about what we would have done if we had lived during the Third Reich. . . . Deals with some of the big themes in literature. But its lasting impression is that of a woman whose life mattered.”
—Winnipeg Free Press

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