Description
In the aftermath of World War II, Ferdinand Timpe navigates the ruins of Cologne, a city as broken as his own spirit. Having survived the horrors of war and captivity, he finds himself adrift in a society struggling to rebuild, his small rented room a meager sanctuary from the chaos. Ferdinand, a man of deep empathy, grapples with the challenges of reintegration, the eccentricities of his family, and the pervasive atmosphere of a Germany grappling with its past. This rediscovered novel offers a poignant exploration of resilience, the search for belonging, and the quiet strength of a kind heart in a world desperately in need of it.
Available Editions
paperback
Penguin Books, Limited
Published Jan 1, 2020
160 pages
ISBN: 9780241441336
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Details
First Published
2020
Language
eng
Translation
From: deu
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