Konfidenz: A Novel by Ariel Dorfman

(Thank you Other Press for providing me with a copy of this book!)

 

about book:

The political and the personal become blurred in a series of tense, tantalizing conversations about resistance.

A pared-back yet gripping psychological novel from the acclaimed author of Death and the Maiden and Allegro.

A woman travels to Paris to meet her lover. When she arrives at her hotel, however, she receives a call from a mysterious stranger claiming to be his friend, who somehow possesses intimate knowledge of their lives and why she fled her homeland. Over the course of nine hours, this man will draw her in, revealing details about her lover’s work, which could put him in grave danger, and the growing conflict that has ensnared them all.

A brilliant, mind-bending story told almost entirely through dialogue, Konfidenz upends what we think we know, painting an insightful portrait of manipulation and divided loyalties. Taking inspiration from his own experiences of political turmoil and exile after the 1973 coup that overthrew Chilean president Salvador Allende, Ariel Dorfman infuses this novel with a remarkable urgency and authenticity.

my thoughts:

Whoa! Konfidenz by Ariel Dorfman is an intriguing and unputdownable story. I found myself carrying this slim book with me everywhere I went, so that I could dip in and out of it whenever I had a spare moment. I was hooked by the dialogue-heavy story and the author's clever exploration of trust and loyalty. Plus, the simplicity of the set up was compelling - a man and a woman on a telephone call. Oh, the danger and truth of a tense political climate made the conversation somber, secretive, and unreliable. It was fascinating and unforgettable- I loved it!

I would recommend Konfidenz to fans of Dorfman and to anyone looking for their next great read. You won't want to miss out on this one!

Thank you Other Press for providing me with a copy of this book!