Nobodaddy's Children

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Set against the backdrop of Germany's tumultuous history, this trilogy explores life from the Nazi era to a dystopian future. The first novel follows a government worker who finds solace in the stories of a Napoleonic deserter. The second portrays a writer navigating the chaos of postwar survival within a small community. The final installment features a solitary narrator grappling with existential dread in a nearly obliterated world, only to confront new fears upon discovering another survivor. Schmidt's writing is marked by keen observation and wit.