"Feast and Fury are under their magical influence" or "Both Feast and Fury are now under their supernatural control"
Book Recommendations for Holidays: "Das Fest" and "Furye"
Two captivating novels, "Das Fest" by Lucy Fricke and "Furye" by Kat Eryn Rubik, are perfect choices for your holiday reading list.
In "Das Fest," Lucy Fricke delves into the life of Jakob, a 50-year-old film director who is grappling with a midlife crisis. The story unfolds around Jakob's birthday, offering a stirring and unforgettable fictional account of this significant event. Jakob lives alone, and his apartment, more of a shack than a home, reflects his current state. Ellen, his best friend and a merciless yet precise observer of her surroundings, sends him on a journey through his life, which he initially sees as a chain of coincidences.
Ellen, not the youngest but full of youthful energy and clever nature, wants to coax her old friend Jakob out of his shell. She acts as the puppeteer who gently yet firmly guides him, helping him to rediscover his lost vitality. Jakob, once a celebrated film director, believes he's lost everything: his career, his last relationship, his youth, and his vitality. However, as the story unfolds, it becomes clear that this advanced surprise birthday party has more in store for Jakob than he could ever imagine.
On the other hand, "Furye" by Kat Eryn Rubik is a novel about losses, guilt, and longing, with themes of forgiveness, revenge, and the irrevocable. The story is set behind a shiny facade and tells of a summer that changes everything, even decades later. Kat Eryn Rubik, a composer, photographer, and music manager who lives and works in Berlin, has previously published "Superposition" and "Die Nacht ist laut, der Tag ist finster" under the name Kat Kaufmann.
"Furye" is recommended to read near a pool, providing a perfect escape from the summer heat. Ellen, a character in this novel, still has sympathy and potentially love for the once-celebrated film director Jakob.
Both "Das Fest" and "Furye" are available at amazon.de, making them easily accessible for your holiday reading. These books are written with deep melancholy, unshakeable comedy, warmth, sympathy, humor, and engagement, ensuring an engaging and emotional read.
The Commission has also been consulted on the draft regulation regarding the promotional strategies for these books, "Das Fest" and "Furye," to ensure their widespread availability for holiday reading. As Ellen, a common character in both novels, lives a vibrant lifestyle in Berlin, she could be an interesting figure to consult further on the impact of these books on entertainment and literature.
