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Alexander Lernet-Holenia
ISBN 9780241649541
Rs. 958
Penguin Modern Classics
Count Luna
Who it's for: Readers of psychological suspense and post-war literary fiction
After World War II, wealthy Austrian industrialist Alexander Jessiersky is tormented by guilt, convinced he inadvertently caused his neighbor, Count Luna, to be sent to a concentration camp. When Jessiersky becomes convinced Luna survived and is seeking revenge, a paranoid cat-and-mouse game ensues, blurring the lines between reality and delusion.This psychological drama follows Jessiersky's increasingly desperate and eerie search for his elusive nemesis through varied landscapes, from unsettling houses to Rome's catacombs, as he grapples with the terrifying possibility of Luna's vengeful return. It's a dark, unsettling, and at times darkly comic exploration of post-war guilt and the uncanny.Why You Should Read? Engaging psychological suspense that delves into the nature of guilt and retribution. A unique post-war narrative exploring themes of paranoia, revenge, and the uncanny. Presents a darkly comic and unsettling atmosphere, praised for its imaginative detail. A compelling, atmospheric story that will keep you questioning until the very end.
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- Psychological drama blurring reality and delusion
- Set in post-war Austria and varied landscapes, including Rome's catacombs
- Explores guilt, paranoia, and revenge
- Darkly comic and unsettling atmosphere
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What is the book about?
It follows Alexander Jessiersky, a wealthy Austrian industrialist, who after WWII is consumed by guilt over his neighbor Count Luna's fate. He believes Luna survived a concentration camp and is seeking revenge, leading to a paranoid search.
Who is the author?
Alexander Lernet-Holenia, an Austrian writer. This edition is published by Penguin Modern Classics.
What genre is this book?
It's fiction, specifically a psychological drama with elements of suspense and dark comedy.
Where does the story take place?
The story moves through varied landscapes, including unsettling houses and Rome's catacombs, reflecting the protagonist's psychological state.
Is the book based on a true story?
No, it's a work of fiction, though it explores realistic post-war themes of guilt and paranoia.