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Originally published at the zenith of Nazi Germany's power, The Moon Is Down explores the effects of invasion on both the conquered and the conquerors. Occupied by enemy troops, a small, peaceable town comes face-to-face with evil imposed from the outside and betrayal from within the close-knit community. As he delves into the motivations and emotions of the enemy, Steinbeck uncovers profound and often unsettling truths both about war and human nature.

© John Steinbeck 1942 (P) Penguin Audio 2020

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A lovely book on a difficult subject, beautifully narrated, covers lessons that we as a people never seem to learn.

A good story with some lessons (never learned).

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Not much more to say than the headline. Read it. It will stay with you.

An inspiration to all free peoples

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