Old Rendering Plant
Old Rendering Plant
Fiction | Novel | Adult | Published in 2017
Book Brief
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Novel • Fiction
East Germany • 1990s
2017
Adult
18+ years
Super Short Summary
Old Rendering Plant by Wolfgang Hilbig explores a person's introspective journey through their past, set against the backdrop of industrial decay. The narrative delves into themes of memory, identity, and transformation as the individual revisits haunting childhood experiences linked to a derelict rendering plant in their home village.
Dark
Mysterious
Unnerving
Melancholic
Reviews & Readership
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Review Roundup
Wolfgang Hilbig's Old Rendering Plant is lauded for its evocative prose and haunting atmosphere. Reviewers praise its exploration of post-industrial decay and existential themes. However, some find its narrative challenging and abstract. The novella's disquieting tone leaves a lasting impact, making it a compelling, though enigmatic, read.
Who Should Read Old Rendering Plant?
A reader who enjoys Old Rendering Plant by Wolfgang Hilbig likely appreciates atmospheric, existential narratives akin to The Metamorphosis by Kafka. They are drawn to explorations of identity and haunting post-industrial landscapes, reflecting on themes of memory and desolation. Suitable for fans of Sebald's Austerlitz.
307 ratings
Loved it
Mixed feelings
Not a fan
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Novel • Fiction
East Germany • 1990s
2017
Adult
18+ years
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