hans fallada The Drinker

[lunababymoonchild]

This was written, allegedly, in an encrypted notebook while incarcerated in a Nazi insane asylum and only discovered after his death. 

 

It's the story of a man's journey into alcoholism and what becomes of him. That's an over simplification, of course, but any more would spoil the story. It's superbly written and well translated and while not an easy read - the protagonist does suffer - it's absolutely incredible to read.

 

Recommended.

[Hayley]

This does sound interesting! I’ve never heard of it before.