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Heaven Has No Favorites

ger. Der Himmel kennt keine Günstlinge · 1961
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Interesting Facts

  • The main character of the book, Lillian Dunkirk, suffers from tuberculosis and lives in a sanatorium in Switzerland.
  • The book explores the theme of life and death, as well as the pursuit of freedom and happiness despite the inevitability of the end.
  • One of the central characters is the race car driver Clerfayt, who falls in love with Lillian and tries to bring her the joy of life.
  • The novel was written in 1959 and reflects post-war sentiments and philosophical reflections on the meaning of life.
  • Lillian and Clerfayt embark on a journey across Europe to enjoy life despite its brevity and inevitable end.
Heaven Has No Favorites
Date of publication: 14 May 2024
Last updated: 10 September 2024
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Heaven Has No Favorites
Original titleger. Der Himmel kennt keine Günstlinge · 1961