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Rolf Lappert

Born 1958 · Switzerland

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Books on prize lists

  • No English yet

    Deutscher Buchpreis 2015 · Shortlist

    Über den Winter

    Title translated by AI:“Through the Winter”

    Rolf Lappert · 57 when first published

    Novel · 382 pages · Family

    AI-generated summary:When his older sister dies, Lennard Salm returns to his family in Hamburg, wanting to get back to his own life as soon as possible. But his younger sister loses her job, his father is growing helpless, and he is needed.

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    Schweizer Buchpreis 2008 · Winner

    Nach Hause schwimmen

    Title translated by AI:“Swimming Home”

    Rolf Lappert · 50 when first published

    Novel · 543 pages · Family, Coming of age

    AI-generated summary:Wilbur's mother dies giving birth to him, his father disappears, and his first home is an incubator. Only when his grandparents take him in does he learn what home means, but the happiness does not last.

    Also: Deutscher Buchpreis 2008 shortlist