The book is a fictionalized account of the life of Rudolf Höss, the commandant of Auschwitz concentration camp during World War II. It delves into the protagonist's personal history, tracing his journey from a troubled childhood through his rise in the ranks of the SS. The narrative provides a chilling insight into the bureaucratic and ideological mechanisms that led to the Holocaust, exploring the protagonist's role in the administration of mass murder and the psychological detachment that enabled him to view the extermination of millions as a job. The story is a harrowing examination of the banality of evil and the moral complexities of obedience to authority.

The book is a fictionalized account of the life of Rudolf Höss, the commandant of Auschwitz concentration camp during World War II. It delves into the psychological and moral journey of the protagonist, who is portrayed as a man deeply committed to duty and efficiency, as he rises through the ranks of the SS. The narrative provides a chilling insight into the banality of evil, exploring how an ordinary man can become a willing participant in one of history's most horrific genocides. Through the protagonist's perspective, the novel examines the mechanisms of Nazi ideology and the bureaucratic machinery of the Holocaust, ultimately questioning the nature of obedience and the moral responsibility of individuals within a totalitarian regime.