Robert Seethaler's novel, The Cafe With No Name, vividly portrays the lives of marginalized individuals in Vienna during the late summer of 1966. Central to the narrative is Robert Simon, a 31-year-old itinerant worker who begins a new chapter by taking over a rundown cafe. The novel captures a tapestry of characters, including Mila the barmaid, Mischa the artist, and others who frequent the cafe, showcasing their struggles amid a post-war landscape. Through poignant storytelling, Seethaler emphasizes the theme of resilience against life's adversities, maintaining his hallmark sensitivity and compassion throughout.
In common with Seethaler's earlier work, this is a pensive novel, written with sensitivity and compassion.
The cafe has nothing in common with the grand and elegant cafes normally associated with Vienna; it is semi-derelict and unappealing.
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