Description
In the heart of 1930s Paris, a young Russian exile named Golubchik enters a café and overhears hushed conversations among fellow émigrés. He soon reveals himself to be a former spy, ready to recount his dramatic tale of deception and murder that spans the tumultuous years of the Russian Revolution. This gripping narrative delves into themes of identity, betrayal, and the lingering shadows of political upheaval, all told through the eyes of a man haunted by his past. Joseph Roth masterfully crafts a story that blurs the lines between truth and fabrication, leaving the reader to question the very nature of confession.
Available Editions
paperback
Penguin Random House
Published Jan 1, 2000
144 pages
ISBN: 9780701206062
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Details
First Published
2000
Language
eng
Translation
From: deu
Content Warnings
Content and trigger warnings for Confession of a Murderer by Joseph Roth.