Written in the wake of the Paris attacks on November 13, 2015, Gila Lustiger examines the deep-rooted motives behind the attacks, the rise of antisemitism in the banlieues, the profound flaws at the heart of the French governing system. She argues that the question of how to deal with terrorism has become a question for the whole of civil society.
The narrative delves into the pervasive impact of Nazi paranoia on German society, blending authentic reportage with imaginative storytelling. Gila Lustiger presents a haunting portrayal of ordinary individuals navigating a landscape marked by brutal oppression and extermination. Through sharp clarity and biting irony, the book reveals the unsettling realities faced by those caught in the turmoil of an oppressive regime.