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A critical examination of Grass's work offers overwhelming evidence that Cat and Mouse and Dog Years are part of a unified structure begun by The Tin Drum and that they continue to explore the same key figures, themes, and symbols. A Helen and Kurt Wolff Book.
Customer Review: The Tin Drum
I can't say that it's the kind of book I read without putting down. It took me four years to read it in German, it was a project from which I learned more German, to like Gunther Grass and to look at midgets or short people in a different way. For me they now stand for Oskar, the main character of the book a boy who shatters windows and glasses of his teacher, makes the Nazis dance to the wrong tune, loves nurses and much more. It's a wonderful book. I recently read a list of the 50 favorite books of Germans. This one was number 48 for them. It's close to number one for me. It's a wonderful book -whether it takes you a week or 4 years.
Customer Review: Well worth reading
I have read the book in the original language (German)and I couldn't put it down until I was done. I dont know if it is just as good translated, but I love his choice of words and the pictures he is painting with them. I mainly read the book, because I am interested in the history of that time,place and the people. If that is what you are looking for, this book is a must.


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