Why people recommend it
The Kaiser's Last Kiss by Alan Judd is a historical fiction novel that imagines the final days of exiled German Kaiser Wilhelm II in the Netherlands during the early stages of the Second World War. On the January 4, 2024 episode of Behind the Bastards, titled CZM Rewind: Part Two: Kaiser Wilhelm: The Saddest Warlord In History, host Robert Evans discussed the dramatic life of the deposed monarch. While talking about the historical figure and related media adaptations, Robert Evans mentioned that the narrative was based on a book called The Kaiser's Last Kiss, noting to his audience that it is a fictional story. Robert Evans used the book to bridge historical reality with dramatic storytelling, referencing the source material behind the cinematic adaptation titled The Exception. By bringing up Alan Judd's novel on Behind the Bastards, Robert Evans provided listeners with a creative entry point into the twilight years of Wilhelm II, illustrating how artists have interpreted the complex psychology, isolation, and historical weight carried by the fallen warlord during his Dutch exile as global conflict erupted around him.
Who recommended it
- Robert Evans Recommended
Robert Evans — 1 mention
“based on a book called The Kaiser's last kiss and it's it's a fictional story”