Quasikristalle

The novel 'Quasikristalle' by Eva Menasse delves into the life of Xane Molin, portraying her in various roles such as mother, daughter, friend, tenant, and patient.

The story is told through multiple perspectives, including those of her landlord, a survivor of a civil war who falls in love with her, and her youthful friend.

The narrative spans from Xane's dramatic summer at the age of fourteen to her later life as a grandmother, reflecting on themes of perception and truth.

The title 'Quasikristalle' refers to the unique structural patterns of quasicrystals, mirroring the complex and unique patterns of human life.