The Chosen Ones
The Chosen Ones by Steve Sem-Sandberg, published by Faber & Faber, Limited in 2017, is a historical fiction novel that spans 576 pages. Set against the backdrop of the Am Spiegelgrund clinic in Vienna, the story presents a stark contrast between the clinic’s facade as a reform school and the grim reality faced by its child inmates and staff.
Readers will find a poignant exploration of survival through the perspectives of a child inmate and a nurse, delving into the complexities of life within this institution during a dark period in Austria’s history. The narrative sheds light on themes related to World War II and city life, offering a profound insight into the experiences of those caught in an intolerable situation. This edition is presented in English, making it accessible to a wide audience interested in historical narratives.
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The Am Spiegelgrund clinic, in glittering Vienna, masqueraded as a well-intentioned reform school for wayward boys and girls and a home for chronically ill children. The reality, however, was very different. Through the eyes of a child inmate and a nurse, Steve Sem-Sandberg explores the very meaning of survival. This extraordinary novel offers invaluable and compelling insignt into an intolerable chapter of Austria’s past. [4e de couv.]
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