Herz is 73 and facing a difficult question: what is he going to do with the rest of his life? How is it all going to end?
"Good portrayal of a certain culture, from a certain time, in the 'modern' (contemporary, but modern is a good word). In many ways, similar to Brookner's Visitors, but to my mind, not quite as fine. I was impressed, however, and it has added to my opinion that Brookner is a writer to read more of.
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gimcrackgirl (4 out of 5 stars)