Zbinden's Progress
Published on 9. August 2012
Book
Paperback/Softback
172 pages
978-1-908276-10-0 (ISBN)
Description
Winner of the 2010 Bern Literature Prize
Lukas Zbinden leans on the arm of Kazim, as they walk slowly down the stairway towards the door of his old people's home. Step by step, the irrepressible Lukas recounts the life he shared with his wife Emilie and his son. Different in so many ways, what was the secret of their life-long love? And why is it so hard for him to talk to his son?
Gradually we get to know a man with a twinkle in his eye and learn his captivating story. Zbinden's Progress is heart-rending, heart-warming and hilarious.
Lukas Zbinden leans on the arm of Kazim, as they walk slowly down the stairway towards the door of his old people's home. Step by step, the irrepressible Lukas recounts the life he shared with his wife Emilie and his son. Different in so many ways, what was the secret of their life-long love? And why is it so hard for him to talk to his son?
Gradually we get to know a man with a twinkle in his eye and learn his captivating story. Zbinden's Progress is heart-rending, heart-warming and hilarious.
Reviews / Votes
'With Zbinden's Progress, Christoph Simon has produced a wonderful, heart-rending, beautiful book; multi-layered, witty and moving.' Buchkultur ------ 'Simon's fifth novel is a polished gem, with insight and perception that know no cultural bounds.' Neue Zurcher ZeitungMore details
Language
English
Place of publication
High Wycombe
United Kingdom
Product notice
Paperback (UK-B)
Dimensions
Height: 217 mm
Width: 141 mm
Thickness: 18 mm
Weight
269 gr
ISBN-13
978-1-908276-10-0 (9781908276100)
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Christoph Simon was born in 1972 in Emmental, Switzerland. After travels through the Middle East, Poland, South America, London and New York, he has settled in Berne.
His first novel, Franz, or Why Antelopes Run in Herds (2001) has sold over 10,000 copies.
Zbinden's Progress is his fourth novel and won the 2010 Berne Literature Prize.
His first novel, Franz, or Why Antelopes Run in Herds (2001) has sold over 10,000 copies.
Zbinden's Progress is his fourth novel and won the 2010 Berne Literature Prize.