Description
Embark on a poignant and darkly humorous journey through the Swiss Alps as a writer confronts his privileged and dysfunctional family past. Accompanied by his elderly mother, recently discharged from a mental institution, he embarks on a road trip intended to offer catharsis and closure. As they traverse familiar landscapes, his mother develops an uncanny ability to foresee the future, adding a surreal layer to their exploration of memory and identity. This novel masterfully blends autobiography and fiction, offering a profound meditation on family legacies, mental health, and the search for meaning.
Available Editions
ebook
Kiepenheuer & Witsch eBook
Published Jan 1, 2021
224 pages
ISBN: 9783462321258
paperback
Serpent's tail
Published Jan 1, 2024
ISBN: 9781805223047
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Details
First Published
2021
Language
deu
Content Warnings
Content and trigger warnings for Eurotrash by Christian Kracht.