![]() But at the same time there is something desperately sad about how lonely he appears. In this Egger is stoic, which I can admire. As modernity permeates his village, Andreas Egger pushes back with his vision of how things should be and does not allow himself to be swept up in the transformation. Naturally a lone wolf, we follow Egger as he withdraws further into solitude, seemingly abhorrent of human contact. Through Egger, we see the result of real trauma and the impact of a tragic event. ![]() Robert Seethaler expertly depicts real emotion through him, and the result is extremely moving. I was struck by Andreas Egger as a character. ![]() The narrative is not linear, so although it is at times difficult to keep track of the timeline, this technique suits the feel of the novel (navigating through ambiguity in times of change). ![]() Charlotte Collins skilfully captures the bleak yet beautiful atmosphere through her translation. Set against a pastoral landscape, Seethaler's writing style is somewhat reminiscent of Thomas Hardy's novels. ![]()
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