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The Spectacular Vision of Oskar Dunkelblick | Hattie Holden-Edmonds

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Oskar is the ultimate outsider. He's been living on the Berlin streets since he was 13. To perk himself up, he paints the misery of mankind and has become the enfant terrible of the Berlin art scene. But one day during a not-so-routine eye test he tries on a pair of glasses which blow his bleak world view to bits and give him a glimpse of heaven. Shortly after, to Oskar's fury, he begins to see the beauty of the world around him, to feel a connection to others and, most frightening of all, to fall in love. Will it be an easy ride? Hell no.

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The Spectacular Vision of Oskar Dunkelblick | Hattie Holden-Edmonds

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This is a brief & delightfully odd tale which hasn't had much love on Litsy. It has darkness & pain but is also uplifting & soul-restoring. It has dash of magical realism & pinch of humour - some of it quite dark but done with the lightest of touch. The MC is initially pretty repugnant but amazingly sympathy for him grows even as you find out how terribly he's behaved. But his journey to redemption & a new outlook...cont. in comments ⬇️⬇️⬇️

readingjedi Cont. from above ...on live is heartwarming & deeply satisfying. Oskar's relationships with the people in his village are just a joy to read. A well written and hugely enjoyable read. Recommended. 👍👍👍 4y

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The Spectacular Vision of Oskar Dunkelblick | Hattie Holden-Edmonds

Why do I always start new books last thing at night?

#nosleepnotsorry

With thanks to NetGalley for this book.

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