Mawer, Simon
The Glass Room
- ISBN 13:
- 9780349121321
- author:
- Mawer, Simon
- format:
- Paperback
- publisher:
- Abacus
- language:
- English
- Publication Year:
- 2010
- Pages:
- 416
- Dimensions:
- 19.6 x 12.6 x 3.2 cm
- Genre:
- Fiction / General
- Condition:
- New
- Availability:
- Item usually sent within 4 working days
Description
A beautifully designed house on a Czechoslovak hill stands as a testament to the power of love and architecture. The Landauer House, with its unique Glass Room, was built for a young couple, Viktor and Liesel, who hoped to start a new life together. However, as the storm clouds of World War II gather, the family must flee, accompanied by Viktor's lover and her child. The house's story is far from over, as it passes from hand to hand, reflecting the best and worst of the history of Eastern Europe. As the years go by, the house becomes a symbol of the complex and often contradictory nature of human experience. The beautiful and austere surfaces and planes of the building seem to embody the events that unfold within it, creating a sense of full-circle. This is a powerful and thought-provoking novel that explores the human condition in the face of war, love, and loss. The inspiration for the major motion picture "The Affair", this novel is a gripping and emotional journey that will stay with you long after you finish reading.
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