Elfriede JelinekLiterary Fiction · Psychological Thriller·b. 1946
Lust
Synopsis
In a seemingly idyllic Austrian ski resort, a woman named Gerti is trapped in a brutal marriage, treated as property by her husband. Her life takes a turn when she meets Michael, a student who appears to be her rescuer. However, Michael's own ambitions and the harsh realities of their world reveal that salvation may be as elusive as true love.
How it reads
Prose complexity 10/10
Content warnings (3)
AbuseSexual AssaultTrauma















