Hilbig’s prose demands sentence-by sentence commitment. It gravitates to the dark and dense, and occasionally surreal.
German fiction
Book Review: “The Last Weynfeldt” — The Virtues of a Wry, Cosmopolitan Vibe
In this enjoyable novel, Martin Suter has chosen to sidestep depth in favor of colorful characters fine-honing their hopes and dreams..
Book Review: “Look Who’s Back” — The Second Coming
The writing in this novel depends on winks and nods. You’re invited to be in on a big joke, assuming it is one.
Book Review: Daniel Kehlmann’s “F” — An Amusing Look at Our Disjunctive Modern Life
In F, vertigo is often palpable. Evil exists. “The terrifying beauty of things” does, too.
Book Review: “Back to Back” — A Powerful Portrait of East German Trauma, Personal and Political
Using her family’s history as a springboard, Julia Franck has created exemplary figures forced to navigate the treacherous shoals of her country’s history.