Kruso

Name: Kruso
Brand: Penguin Random House NZ
SKU: 9781925321845
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By Lutz Seiler

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iKruso by Lutz Seiler is a poignant tale set on the East German island of Hiddensee. It follows a young man named Ed who seeks solace from a personal tragedy. On the island, he encounters Kruso, who leads a group of free-spirited individuals living on the margins of society, exploring themes of freedom and belonging against the backdrop of an impending political upheaval.
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You might enjoy this book if you appreciate narratives rich with existential themes, as it delves into the journey of self-discovery and freedom against the backdrop of East Germany. The story explores the bond between two enigmatic characters on an island retreat, offering a poetic and haunting exploration of solitude and companionship.

Kruso

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The lyrical, bestselling 2014 German Book Prize winner.

It is 1989, and a young literature student named Ed, fleeing unspeakable tragedy, travels to the Baltic island of Hiddensee. Long shrouded in myth, the island is a notorious destination for hippies, idealists, and those at odds with the East German state.

On the island, Ed stumbles upon the Klausner, Hiddensee's most popular restaurant, and ends up washing dishes there, despite his lack of papers. Although he is keen to remain on the sidelines, Ed feels drawn towards the charismatic Kruso, the unofficial leader of the seasonal workers.

Everyone dances to Kruso's tune. He is on a mission—but to what end, and at what cost? Ed finds himself drawn ever deeper into the island's rituals, and ever more in need of Kruso's acceptance and affection.

As the wave of history washes over the German Democratic Republic, the friends' grip on reality loosens, and life on the island will never be the same.

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Kruso by Lutz Seiler has been praised for its atmospheric setting and philosophical depth. Readers appreciate its vivid depiction of the island of Hiddensee during East Germany's final summer and its exploration of themes like freedom, exile, and human connection. The prose is often described as poetic and compelling, drawing readers into a transformative journey.

Book Details

INFORMATION

ISBN: 9781925321845

Publisher: Scribe Publications

Format: Paperback / softback

Date Published: 03 April 2017

Country: Australia

Imprint: Scribe Publications

Audience: General / adult

DIMENSIONS

Spine width: 36.0mm

Width: 154.0mm

Height: 233.0mm

Weight: 622g

Pages: 480

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About the Author

Lutz Seiler was born in 1963 in Gera, Thuringia, and today lives in Wilhelmshorst near Berlin and Stockholm. Since 1997, he has been the literary director and custodian of the Peter Huchel Museum. His many prizes include the Ingeborg Bachmann Prize, the Bremen Prize for Literature, the Fontane Prize, the Uwe Johnson Literary Prize 2014, and the German Book Prize 2014.