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Last Trolley from Beethovenstraat

3.7/5 ( ratings)

Riveting, extraordinary...--Kirkus

This haunting novel of memory, guilt, and cultural identity is by one of Germany's most respected modern novelists. The story revolves around Andreas, a poet, who lives with his wealthy bride, Susanne, in postwar Germany. But although surrounded by the trappings of success, Andreas is haunted by the memory of Susanne's younger brother, Daniel, whom he had sheltered in Amsterdam, but who was eventually killed by the Gestapo. The war over, Andreas rebuilds his life in the new Germany, trying to recapture Daniel through marriage to his sister. But he is unable to forget Daniel, and must return to Holland to confront his memories of the past.

Language: English

Pages: 176

Format: Hardcover

Publisher: Verba Mundi

Release: December 01, 1997

ISBN: 1567920314

ISBN 13: 9781567920314

Last Trolley from Beethovenstraat

3.7/5 ( ratings)

Riveting, extraordinary...--Kirkus

This haunting novel of memory, guilt, and cultural identity is by one of Germany's most respected modern novelists. The story revolves around Andreas, a poet, who lives with his wealthy bride, Susanne, in postwar Germany. But although surrounded by the trappings of success, Andreas is haunted by the memory of Susanne's younger brother, Daniel, whom he had sheltered in Amsterdam, but who was eventually killed by the Gestapo. The war over, Andreas rebuilds his life in the new Germany, trying to recapture Daniel through marriage to his sister. But he is unable to forget Daniel, and must return to Holland to confront his memories of the past.

Language: English

Pages: 176

Format: Hardcover

Publisher: Verba Mundi

Release: December 01, 1997

ISBN: 1567920314

ISBN 13: 9781567920314

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