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In this collection of short stories, Bernhard Schlink explores various facets of love through seven distinct narratives. The opening story, "Girl with Lizard," centers on a solitary male character who becomes obsessed with a painting by his father, uncovering its troubling history that he feels compelled to confront. In "Sugar Peas," architect Thomas, now wheelchair-bound after an accident, faces retribution from his three lovers for his past indiscretions. "The Other Man" features a widower who finds solace in corresponding with his deceased wife's unwitting lover. Conversely, "The Circumcision" struggles with heavy themes of reconciling the past, ultimately leading to an improbable conclusion. Schlink often prioritizes scenarios over immersive scenes, focusing more on dilemmas than on the richness of language. His legal background influences a narrative style that leans toward drama, reminiscent of courtroom dynamics rather than traditional fiction. While Schlink demonstrates strong storytelling skills and addresses the complex identity of modern Germany, the mechanisms he employs sometimes reinforce rather than challenge readers' assumptions, veering into didactic territory.

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Liebesfluchten, Bernhard Schlink

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Lingua
Tedesco
Editore
Diogenes
Pubblicato
2012
ISBN10
325780332X
ISBN13
9783257803327
Serie
Prima pubblicazione
2000
Titolo originale
Liebesfluchten
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In this collection of short stories, Bernhard Schlink explores various facets of love through seven distinct narratives. The opening story, "Girl with Lizard," centers on a solitary male character who becomes obsessed with a painting by his father, uncovering its troubling history that he feels compelled to confront. In "Sugar Peas," architect Thomas, now wheelchair-bound after an accident, faces retribution from his three lovers for his past indiscretions. "The Other Man" features a widower who finds solace in corresponding with his deceased wife's unwitting lover. Conversely, "The Circumcision" struggles with heavy themes of reconciling the past, ultimately leading to an improbable conclusion. Schlink often prioritizes scenarios over immersive scenes, focusing more on dilemmas than on the richness of language. His legal background influences a narrative style that leans toward drama, reminiscent of courtroom dynamics rather than traditional fiction. While Schlink demonstrates strong storytelling skills and addresses the complex identity of modern Germany, the mechanisms he employs sometimes reinforce rather than challenge readers' assumptions, veering into didactic territory.