Im Wasser Sind Wir Schwerelos by Tomasz Jedrowski
Set in 1980s communist Poland, the story follows a young man named Ludwik who attends a summer agricultural camp and falls in love with Janusz, a charismatic and enigmatic fellow student. As their relationship deepens, Ludwik grapples with the oppressive political climate and societal expectations, which threaten their love and his personal freedom. The novel explores themes of identity, desire, and the struggle for authenticity in a repressive regime, capturing the tension between personal longing and the harsh realities of life under communism.
The 17010th greatest book of all time
- Published
- 2020
- Nationality
- Unknown
- Length
- Medium
- Pages
- 250-300
- Original Language
- German
- Avg User Rating
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(4.0)
- Alternate Titles
- - Swimming in the Dark
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