Homecoming

Schlink, Prof Bernhard

ISBN 10: 0753823284 / ISBN 13: 9780753823286

Published by W&N, 2009

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Bibliographic Details

• Title: Homecoming
• Publisher: W&N
• Publication Date: 2009
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 0753823284
• ISBN 13: 9780753823286
• Binding: paperback
• Condition: Very Good

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Synopsis

From the author of The Reader, a mesmerising tale of discovery, identity and forgiveness

When thirteen-year-old Peter discovers an old manuscript in his family home it instantly captivates him. The manuscript tells the compelling story of a German soldier's homecoming after escaping from a POW camp, but the document is incomplete.

Years later, the adult Peter rediscovers the text and goes in search of the missing pages - but far from unearthing an ending, he finds himself at the beginning of a quest that leads him across Europe to New York City, to the mystery of his father's disappearance, a love story, and the question of his own identity...

'A fine novel' Guardian
'A brave attempt at confronting Germany's stained past and uncertain identity' Daily Telegraph
'An accomplished and intelligent writer' Evening Standard
'A novel of great density and power' Literary Review
'An invigorating read' Metro

A novel beloved by thousands of readers
'Too good to finish' *****
'Highly recommended' *****
'A must read' *****
'Brilliant' *****
'Complex and profound' *****

About the Author

Bernhard Schlink was born in Germany. He is the author of the internationally nest-selling novel The Reader, which was an Oprah's Book Club selection. He lives in Berlin and New York.
From the Hardcover edition.