Kairos

Kairos by Jenny Erpenbeck is an evocative story of love, desire, and power set in 1980s East Berlin. When a young woman and an older man begin a passionate affair, their bond is as intense as it is fraught. Against the backdrop of a rapidly changing world, their relationship mirrors the collapse of boundaries—personal and political. Erpenbeck masterfully examines the forces of time, history, and human vulnerability in this gripping and unforgettable novel.