Lou

I had 3 false starts with this book, but I'm glad I stuck it out. Set in Austria during the interwar period, this is a story about how a life of meaningless work under capitalism suffocates one's true potential, and the unbearability of that realization once you have it. Disconcertingly relatable after months of unsuccessfully looking for work in 2025. As usual, Zweig's writing style is evocative and engaging.