Balaclava
LiteraryAdded on January 13, 2026
Description
Climate change. Water shortages. Crowded cities. Economic inequality. Limited opportunity. Unemployment. Politicians who only care about the 1%. People are angry and the world is on edge. Millions of people are ready to fight for the change they want. All they need is a leader.The death of a police officer at a violent protest in Hamburg results in new battle lines being drawn in Germany and across Europe: with government officials and law enforcement on one side and disparate groups of protesters on the other. Mara Steinbach is out to save her brother, wanted for the police murder, but finds herself caught up in a burgeoning revolution, led by the mysterious Modra organisation that’s trying to unite protest groups into one force.
Reader Reviews
This is not my typical read/genre but when I saw the synopsis of this book I was intrigued. With the current issues we are all facing I was interested in getting a deeper look at someone else's thoughts and experiences and how that translates into a fictional story.Balaclava is an interesting read that deals with current social and environmental issues and the horrors of our world. This story covers many topics such as the power of protests, climate change, sexism, courage, capitalism, economic
The book takes a bold look at a future where young people in Germany rise up against a corrupt system. The book addresses urgent issues like climate change, water shortages, overcrowded cities, unemployment and economic inequality.The plot centers on a protest in Hamburg that turns violent, leading to the death of a police officer. This sparks a major conflict between the government and various protest groups across Europe. Mara Steinbach, who is searching for her brother wanted for the police o
A great insight into the revolutionary movement and its opposition in Germany! The author has a fantastic writing sense and can truly take you on a journey through the hard opposed problems they’re facing. Mara, our mc, was a troubled kid turned police officer who isn’t sure where her mind stands. Discovering something peculiar leaves her on a journey to discover exactly who she is AND who the people around her truly are. This book touches on sexism heavily and the hardships Mara faces in law en
