A review by caerrie
In Zeiten des abnehmenden Lichts by Eugen Ruge

reflective sad medium-paced
  • Plot- or character-driven? Character
  • Strong character development? No
  • Loveable characters? No
  • Diverse cast of characters? No
  • Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

4.5

Excellent writing, may be too ponderous for some, but it really captures that undefinable something in the mentality that all former GDR residents I know have in common.
Most characters are flawed - here meaning they are, often, really just arseholes - and often not particularly loveable. But they are complex and relatable and feel deeply truly real.