Faust's Metropolis

'This groundbreaking and impressive book tells the city's story, from its origins until the present, like a tragic drama, sweeping and inevitable, yet punctured by Richie's sceptical analysis, her mocking wit, and a cogent dissection of its urban myths. It is an enthralling mixture. No one interested in Germany and its place in Europe can afford to ignore this mesmerizing book.' JACKIE WULLSCHLAGER, 'Financial Times'