Why people recommend it
The Berkut by Joseph Heywood is a novel that explores an alternative historical conspiracy theory regarding the fate of Adolf Hitler at the end of World War II. Christopher W introduced the book to the audience via an email on the podcast Stuff They Don't Want You To Know, noting that it investigates a premise about Joseph Stalin capturing and keeping Hitler alive. Host Ben Bowlin discussed the novel during the episode CLASSIC: What the heck is a Toynbee Tile?, which was released on December 13, 2022. Bowlin expressed interest in the work, describing it as a very thoroughly researched title while also observing that it unfortunately goes out of print and becomes somewhat eccentric or off the rails at certain points in its narrative. Listeners tuned in to hear the hosts examine various peculiar historical mysteries and listener submissions, with this particular book serving as a focal point for exploring unusual post-war theories.
Who recommended it
- Ben Bowlin Recommended
Ben Bowlin — 1 mention
“a very well researched yet sadly out of print novel called the berkut explores the theory quite well even though it goes down a little off the rails at some points”