Room Service

Through vivid imagery and insightful reflections, the book explores the lives of diverse individuals in Eastern Europe, highlighting Richard Swartz's experience as a privileged outsider. Readers encounter a range of characters, including Serbian poets, a Romanian bigot's wife, and a Czech hotel porter, each contributing to a rich tapestry of a region poised for transformation. The narrative weaves together personal stories that are both poignant and humorous, capturing the complexities of identity and history in a time of upheaval.