ISBN 978-3462033205 8.2 ounces 158 pages 4.84 x 0.63 x 7.76 inches Kiepenheuer & Witsch GmbH (August 1, 2003) (German Edition) Semi-autobiographical/ fiction The story revolves around the author's experiences during and after World War II, focusing on his brother who was an SS corporal and died in Russia. The book also explores the broader themes of post-war Germany and family dynamics.