The Box : Tales from the Darkroom (Hardcover)

from vlcraven

Autobiography reimagined as a conversation between siblings, the is a fascinating and inventive account of Gunter Grass' life and his writing. Fictionalized versions of his children sit down and recall memories of their father--his string of wives and the effect his art had on all their lives. Th...

from jonfaith

Even a minor work by a master is worth an afternoon. Very self-referential but still moving ride along the uncertain landscapes of family and memory.

from jonfaith

Even a minor work by a master is worth an afternoon. Very self-referential but still moving ride along the uncertain landscapes of family and memory.

from RebaRelishesReading

This is an odd book that didn't really capture me. It's a semi-autobiography written from the perspective of the author's 6 adult children and 2 step-children, The author asked them to have a series of taped conversations as a gift for his 80th birthday. This is an unusual but creative way to wri...

from HadriantheBlind

Muddled and dull, but had some brief moments where Grass was at top form.