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.

The 1896th greatest book of all time


Published
1959
Nationality
German
Length
Short
Pages
200-300
Words
Unknown
Original Language
German
Alternate Titles
None

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