The Most Dazzling Girl in Berlin

 BIBLIOGRAPHY

 Wilson, K. (2022). The Most dazzling girl in Berlin. HarperCollins. 

ISBN 9780358448907

PLOT SUMMARY

In this novel verse, Kip Wilson writes about an 18 year old orphan named Hilde. The story takes place in

Berlin where World War II is about to start. Hilde is finally allowed to leave her orphanage to start her

own life. Hilde, having nothing to her name, struggles as she tries to find food, work and a home. Just

when she was about to give up, she finds a glimmer of hope at a gay cabaret club called Cafe Lila. There

she makes a friend that welcomes her and takes her in, but meanwhile the future of Berlin is at stake.

CRITICAL ANALYSIS

In this brilliant novel verse written by Kip Wilson, writes about an 18 year old orphan named Hilde. The

story takes place in Berlin where World War II is about to start. She is finally released from the

orphanage. Hilde is shy and desperately looking for food, work and shelter. The brilliantly written

verses makes you feel as if you are in the story. Hilde has a change of luck when she finds a gay cabaret

club called Cafe Lila. She finds an angel of a friend there named Rosa. Rosa is her saving grace by

giving her food, work and shelter. Hilde starts realizing that she is developing feelings for Rosa and is

excited for her future. But little did Hilde know that her future in Berlin is hanging in a balance. 

The verses on the pages are printed in a way where you can understand what Hilde is feeling. I had my

doubts at first with this novel and then I quickly realized I was wrong. I highly recommend this novel

verse for seventeen year olds and above. This novel will leave you guessing till the end.

REVIEW EXCERPT(S)

“Gorgeously brings to life 1932 Berlin with a heroine trying to find her own path in a country on the

verge of devastating change. I loved it.”

– Stacey Lee, New York Times best-selling author of “The Downstairs Girl”.

– 3.92 star ratings from Goodreads

CONNECTIONS

“Books like The Most Dazzling Girl in Berlin are important works in this day and age when some people

see stories of LGBTQ characters as something we must protect our children from. This book is for

everyone. Through stories we can all learn that even people who are different form you are people.

I highly recommend this book to teens and adults. Wonderful writing. Wonderful story!”

Based off of a review by J.C.Phillipps.

I would recommend this brilliant book for seventeen year olds and above.

AWARDS

Best of 2022 list of poetry and novels in verse by Nerdy Book Club for young readers of all ages.