Austerlitz by W. G. Sebald
The novel follows the story of Jacques Austerlitz, an architectural historian who was brought to England on a Kindertransport from Czechoslovakia during World War II. As an adult, Jacques embarks on a journey to uncover his past, including his original identity, his parent's fate, and his own lost history. The narrative is a haunting exploration of memory, identity, and the lasting impact of the Holocaust.
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- 48 Good Books (University of Buffalo)
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- The 50 Books Everyone Needs to Read, 1963-2013 (Flavor Wire)
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- The Bigger Read List (English PEN)
- National Book Critics Circle Award - Fiction (National Book Critics Circle)