The Third Reich A Novel
The Third Reich A Novel by Roberto Bolaño is a reprint edition published by Picador on November 27, 2012. This 288-page book is presented in English and delves into the life of Udo Berger, a German war-game champion who, while on vacation with his girlfriend Ingeborg, returns to a small town on the Costa Brava. As they encounter another German couple, Udo becomes involved in a round of his favorite World War II strategy game, the Third Reich, with a mysterious local named El Quemado, leading to unsettling revelations about the game’s implications.
Readers will find a narrative that intricately weaves themes of memory and violence, set against the backdrop of World War II. The story unfolds as Udo navigates the complexities of his surroundings, revealing the darker aspects of the resort town’s life. Written in 1989, this novel offers a unique perspective on historical fiction and serves as a significant work in Bolaño’s literary journey.
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On vacation with his girlfriend, Ingeborg, the German war-game champion Udo Berger returns to a small town on the Costa Brava where he spent his summers as a child. There, they meet another vacationing German couple, who introduce them to the darker side of the resort town’s life. Soon Udo is enmeshed in a round of the Third Reich, his favorite World War II strategy game, with a shadowy local called El Quemado. As the game draws to its conclusion, Udo discovers that the outcome may be all too real.
Written in 1989, The Third Reich is Roberto Bolaño’s stunning exploration of memory and violence—and a rare glimpse at a world-class writer coming into his own.
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