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A review by baker75
HHhH by Laurent Binet
4.0
HHhH recounts the assassination of Heydrich, head of the SS and architect of the Final Solution. What sets this apart from more conventional historical fiction is the author includes himself as a character in his own novel: he constantly analyses his approach, wrestles with self doubt, and at one point compares himself with other novelists!
It's a fascinating idea - but at times the hesitant, self-analytical approach undermines the power of the narrative. However, HHhH is still a highly intelligent and inventive novel.
It's a fascinating idea - but at times the hesitant, self-analytical approach undermines the power of the narrative. However, HHhH is still a highly intelligent and inventive novel.