Between 2000 and 2006, a series of murders in Germany, primarily targeting individuals of Turkish origin, were initially misattributed to the Turkish mafia. The killings, termed die Dönermorde, highlighted systemic flaws in the police’s investigation, which ignored eyewitness accounts implicating white perpetrators. Aria Aber's debut novel 'Good Girl' reflects these events through the eyes of a young Afghan-German girl, emphasizing the persistence of white nationalism and the societal denial surrounding Germany's Nazi history. The narrative connects past violence with present-day anti-immigrant sentiments, challenging the reader to confront this enduring legacy.
"When the police looked into these murders, their assumption was that organized crime was behind the killings, despite numerous eyewitness accounts suggesting otherwise."
"'Have you ever seen a Nazi on a bike?' Wilfling's incredulity underscores the persistent denial in acknowledging the racial aspect of these murders, despite clear evidence to the contrary."
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