The Assignment by Friedrich Dürrenmatt
Or, On the Observing of the Observer of the Observers
A disillusioned writer accepts a mysterious woman’s commission to investigate the disappearance of her husband, a charismatic leader in an unnamed, troubled country; as he follows leads and confronts conflicting testimonies he becomes entangled in a web of betrayal, blurred identities, and moral compromise, forcing him — and the reader — to question the ethics of observation, the responsibilities of the storyteller, and the corrosive nature of political power.
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- 1986
- Nationality
- Swiss
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- Original Language
- German
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- Alternate Titles
- - Der Auftrag
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