The Plague

A subtle telling of the power of human struggle and the necessity of it in times peril. The absurdity and romantic undertones drive a dry and haunting narrative of life in oppression and finding the way out

I had to read this in german class and I am so glad my professor recommended it to me. I know people nowadays probably would associate the plaque with COVID. Understandable but u are missing out. It’s good.

This is fantastic and-- despite the opinion of my friends who are horrified that I'm reading this right now-- this is the perfect time to read this. Covid doesn't allow you the ordinary-day emotional distance from the plague victims.