Julia von Lucadou

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About the book Jot, in his mid-fifties, leaves nothing to chance. His entire existence is focused on planning and control – working for a company that sells bunkers to the super-rich, he has found the ideal job and, of course, has also made private preparations for emergencies. But then, during his running routine, he comes across a dead body, and his carefully constructed security system begins to crumble. The image of the half-naked body haunts him. But why does the police speak of suicide? Deeply unsettled, Jot must realize that his perception and memory have gotten out of control, and answers can only be found if he dares to descend into the sealed shafts of his past. A highly topical novel about fears and insecurity in our crisis-ridden present and the dangerous power of repression. A gripping novel about the derailment of a life with great narrative intensity: Julia von Lucadou writes about the abysses of repression – about fear, insecurity, trauma, and the need for protection. About the author Julia von Lucadou is a film scholar. She has worked as an assistant director, television editor, and simulation patient; she lives in Cologne. Her first novel, Die Hochhausspringerin (2018), was shortlisted for the "Swiss Book Prize" and awarded the "Swiss Literature Prize." In 2022, the highly praised novel Tick Tack was published. Source: thurgaukultur. ch - the cultural portal for Thurgau, with dates, topics & people that make you talk.