Boll, Heinrich
The Train Was on Time (Penguin European Writers)
- ISBN 13:
- 9780241370384
- author:
- Boll, Heinrich
- format:
- Paperback / softback
- publisher:
- Viking
- language:
- English
- Publication Year:
- 2019
- Pages:
- 128
- Dimensions:
- 19.8 x 12.9 x 0.7 centimetres (0
- Genre:
- Fiction & Literature, Literary, Fiction & Literature,
- Condition:
- New
- Availability:
- Item usually sent within 10 working days
Description
Heinrich Böll's novel is a powerful exploration of mortality and the human experience. A young soldier's desperate attempt to escape his fate unfolds with heart-wrenching poignancy.
As he travels towards his death, Andreas reflects on the chaos around him - the naïve soldiers, the people who serve him, the ruined landscape - with a sudden intensity that is both heartbreaking and thought-provoking. His story is one of desperation, hope, and the human condition.
This novel has been hailed for its creative originality and stylistic perfection, making it a compelling read for anyone interested in literary fiction and war stories.
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