Jamie Bulloch is a historian whose translations are characterized by a self-effacing approach, allowing the original rhythm of the text to shine through in English. His academic background in Central European and inter-war Austrian history informs his work, providing a deep understanding of cultural nuances. Bulloch excels at capturing the unique voice and cadence of the source material. His dedication to preserving the author's intent makes his translations a bridge to rich European narratives.
This book examines the perception of English football, questioning the emphasis on manliness and hard work while highlighting the lack of appreciation for individual brilliance. It also explores the obsession with defeating Germany and contrasts self-image with global perspectives.
"Highly recommended" Sunday Times "Utterly captivating" Woman and Home "Sympathetic and clear-eyed" Financial Times Summer Reads of 2021 "Unfailingly impressive" Irish Times "Sparse and precise" Telegraph "A beautiful novel of what it is to be a women in modern Europe" New European "An intelligent study of female desire, ambition and frailty" Observer Bookseller Paula has lost a child, and a husband. Where will she find her happiness? Fiercely independent Judith thinks more of horses than men, but that doesn't stop her looking for love online. Brida is a writer with no time to write, until she faces a choice between her work and her family. Abandoned by the "perfect" man, Malika struggles for recognition from her parents. Her sister Jorinde, an actor, is pregnant for a third time, but how can she provide for her family alone? Love in Five Acts explores what is left to five women when they have fulfilled their roles as wives, mothers, friends, lovers, sisters and daughters. As teenagers they experienced the fall of the Berlin Wall, but freedom brings with it another form of pressure: the pressure of choice. Punchy and entirely of the moment, Love in Five Acts engages head-on with what it is to be a woman in the twenty-first century. Translated from the German by Jamie Bulloch
Hitler returns to life in modern Berlin and becomes a media sensation.
A gripping psychological thriller that reveals the sinister aspects of provincial society in Austria.