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An Honest Book about Queer Life in Berlin during the Nineties

The novel 'Good Morning, Berlin' by Felix Haß tells the story of queer life in Berlin after the Wall fell. It is an honest and deeply moving account about love, the city, and oneself.

RainbowNews Editorial10 May 2026 — Duitsland3 min read
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After the Berlin Wall fell, young Steffen moved from Munich to Berlin. He discovered the vibrant queer scene of the city in the nineties.

Steffen visited famous places from that time. He went to Café Anal, a popular queer meeting spot. He borrowed pornographic films from the video shop. He experienced intense moments with a man named Torsten in the Treibhaus sauna.

The novel 'Good Morning, Berlin' was written by Felix Haß. The book is more than just a story about sex and partying. It is also a love story. And it is a story about how a city and a person change.

Berlin was a special place in the nineties. After the Wall fell, great freedom emerged. For the queer community, this was an important time. There was space to be yourself. There was space to experiment.

Haß writes honestly about this period. He describes the life of a young gay man without shame. The main character Steffen searches for connection, love and identity. That makes the book relatable for many readers.

The novel is also an ode to Berlin itself. The city plays a major role in the story. Berlin was raw and unfinished back then. But that is precisely why it was so attractive for people who were different.

The book was published by Queer.de publishing house and is considered an important contribution to queer literature. It appeals to a new generation of readers. But people who experienced the nineties themselves will also recognise themselves in the story.

'Good Morning, Berlin' is highly recommended for everyone interested in queer history and culture. It is a book that touches and stays with you.

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