Eugen Ruge's autobiographical family saga is a novel about the former East Germany. It traces the story of a family from a staunchly communist couple and their discontented grandson who completely rejects the socialist system.
The panel of judges praised Ruge's humor and craftsmanship, saying he had managed to "tame the experiences of four generations over 50 years into a dramatically refined composition". We meet the author at the Book Fair.
