Vienna

The novel 'Vienna' by Eva Menasse is a colorful kaleidoscope of family stories and history, narrated by an unnamed family member.

It follows the complex and diverse history of a Jewish family from Vienna, from the 1930s to the present.

The story is told through a multitude of episodes and anecdotes, highlighting the family's experiences during the Holocaust and their subsequent rebuilding.

Menasse uses Jewish literary humor and a non-linear narrative style to create a vivid and eventful portrait of a European century, touching on themes of identity, ethnicity, and the preservation of family traditions.