Makes one examine one's life without pulling punches. At times gut wrenching, relieved by wry humor, both reflecting true life.

A tale of disparate characters who live dissolute lives at a time of fear and loathing in Europe under the shadow of Nazi occupation. Told in a disjointed style, with too many \\\\\\\"voices\\\\\\\" and too many flashbacks. While I did not like the book, it lent itself to any interesting and lively club discussion.