Transit by Anna Seghers
Transit by Anna Seghers is an English-language novel set among refugees waiting for transit papers in Marseille. Its story follows a German narrator who assumes another refugee’s identity while encountering the papers and manuscript of a dead writer.
At a glance
- An existential and political story centred on exile, waiting and the significance of literature.
- The narrator’s journey through Marseille connects refugees’ stories with a novel manuscript left behind by a dead writer.
- The listing describes the edition as English-language, with 280 pages.
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Pros and cons
Pros
- The refugee and exile setting gives the story a clear historical and human focus.
- Customer feedback describes the book as readable and responds positively to its story.
Technical specifications
9 specifications| Publisher | NEW YORK REVIEW BOOKS |
|---|---|
| Publication date | 1 September 2018 |
| Edition | Main |
| Language | English |
| Print length | 280 pages |
| ISBN-10 | 1590176251 |
| ISBN-13 | 978-1590176252 |
| Weight listed | 295 g |
|---|---|
| Dimensions | 12.7 x 1.52 x 20.32 cm |
What to know before buying
Listing details to confirm
The listing describes the story as a literary thriller as well as an existential and political novel. No conflicting technical or edition details are supplied.
Who is it for?
A good fit for
- Readers interested in literary fiction about exile, refugees and wartime Europe.
- Readers drawn to stories about storytelling, identity and prolonged uncertainty.
Customer reviews on Amazon
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Customer feedback highlights readability and positive responses to the story, including its portrayal of refugees. For readers considering this 280-page literary novel, that feedback suggests the narrative may be approachable as well as thematically serious. Aggregate ratings are generally favourable but include a range of responses, so they do not establish that every reader will enjoy it.
Positive themes
- Customers describe the book as readable.
- Feedback responds positively to the story and its refugee theme.
Frequently asked questions
What is Transit about?
A German narrator who has escaped a concentration camp reaches Marseille, assumes a refugee’s identity and encounters the story of a dead writer while refugees wait for transit papers.
What language and length does the listing specify?
It lists the edition as English and gives a print length of 280 pages.
Who published this edition?
The listing names NEW YORK REVIEW BOOKS as the publisher.
