Maxim BillerLiterary Fiction · Essays·b. 1960
Wenn ich einmal reich und tot bin
Wenn ich einmal reich und tot bin
- Pages
- 250
- Published
- 1990
- Language
- German
Synopsis
This novel introduces a vibrant cast of characters, from Holocaust survivors and their descendants to lonely elders and ambitious intellectuals. Set against the backdrop of Hamburg, the story explores the complex lives of a Jewish family who found refuge in Germany after a journey from Moscow. It follows the younger generation as they navigate rebellion against their parents, confront antisemitism, and search for their own Jewish identity.
How it reads
Prose complexity 7/10
Content warnings (1)
Trauma