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Hannes or The Foreign Land
Paperback
Publisher: Wolf Kunert
Published: Apr 25 2024
Pages: 236
Weight: 0.57
Height: 0.54 Width: 5.00 Depth: 8.00
Language: English
Are you ready to accompany Hannes on his journey to his unknown country? Hannes or the Foreign Land is more than just a book - it is a journey through the life of a man full of surprises, emotions and captivating experiences. Growing up in the GDR and then spending the second half of his life in the West, Hannes remembers his happy moments, his mistakes, collisions and love.
Hannes, a person with weaknesses and strengths, like all of us, is on a search that he is not sure where it will lead him. Nothing is as it seems. Together with the author of this book, he sets out to explore his foreign country. Will the search bring him to his goal? It is a story about love, desperation, political challenges, self-discovery and the courage to face the unknown.
The author skillfully knows how to find a balance between contemporary document and personal fate. The story captivates you from the first page and won't let you go until the last sentence. He gradually builds up the tension and suspense of his protagonist. Until the reader learns that this foreign country will probably not be found on any map. A.S.
Readers' comments:
Even though I am not uncritical of the character, he still captivated me. I didn't want to put the book down. - Sabine M.
A story that lingers for a long time. Hannes' adventure moved me deeply and made me think. You start to see older people with different eyes. - Ludwig B.
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Let yourself be enchanted by Hannes or the Foreign Land and embark on an unforgettable journey. Order your copy now and immerse yourself in a life that will conquer your heart and imagination.
This book is not a search for guilt, but for the causes of deeply felt breaks in a person's life.
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