Billiards at Half-Past Nine by Heinrich Böll
The novel follows the story of the Faehmel family, spanning three generations, in post-war Germany, focusing on the impact of war and the struggle with the country's Nazi past. The narrative centers around Robert Faehmel, an architect who refuses to build anything after World War II, his father, a World War I veteran, and his son, who is trying to make sense of his family's past. The story is told non-linearly, with the characters' memories, dreams, and perceptions revealing the devastating effects of the two World Wars on the family and the country.
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- Published
- 1959
- Nationality
- German
- Length
- Short
- Pages
- 200-300
- Original Language
- German
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- Alternate Titles
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- Biliardo Alle Nove E Mezzo
- Billard Um Halb Zehn
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