Jean-Luc Benoziglio was a Swiss author celebrated for his distinctive humor and experimental approach to writing. His work is characterized by black humor and strong influences from the French literary groups Nouveau roman and Oulipo. Benoziglio was unafraid to challenge traditional narrative structures, playing with language and form to create unique and thought-provoking reading experiences. His innovative style and provocative themes mark him as a significant figure in contemporary literature.
Die Geschichte beginnt 1944, als ein Schweizer Grenzdorf irrtümlich von der deutschen Luftwaffe bombardiert wird. Der Held überlebt und bleibt zeitlebens am Rand der Geschichte, während seine Altersgenossen aktiv in Konflikte eingreifen. Er erlebt verschiedene historische Ereignisse, kann jedoch nie selbst handeln.