My Review of Christoph Fischer's
Conditions
Luckily, there are writers who won’t let us off the
hook so easily. I have followed Christoph Fischer’s writing for some time now,
so I am already a fan. But with Conditions, he truly challenged me.
It wasn’t a question of IF I would like it, but what did it bring out in me.
Granted, not much seems to happen on the surface. The
fascination with the story are the subtleties about the interactions between
Charles’s diverse friends, all with their own quirks, their own problems, but
most importantly their own support of a friend who tries as best he can with a “condition.”
The writing, while subtle, brings out intense conflicts
among them. The book, like life itself, doesn’t end in a neat package. Instead,
to me, it made me wrangle with the one overwhelming condition that wove Charles’s
friends together: Empathy.
It made me wonder: Would I have it in me to be such
a supportive friend to someone with a “condition”? I am ashamed to admit: I am
not sure. The question haunts me.
With me, Christoph Fischer achieved his goal: he made
me think real hard about Conditions.
Thank you so much Inge. "Conditions" was my very first novel written and is very close to my heart. I'm delighted that it managed to get to you.
ReplyDeleteWishing you a wonderful day! :-)
Really? So you had this little jewel tucked away while writing "The Three Nations Trilogy" and your other novels; amazing. And now, you told me, you're already off to the next book.
DeleteI am sure your fans are waiting impatiently. As am I. With my very best wishes.
Wonderful review, must share! Thanks for featuring Christoph's book here, eden
ReplyDeleteThanks, Eden. I've been following you too for a time. As they say: "The cream always rises."
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