DW book expert  David Levitz on ′Agnes′ by Peter Stamm | 100 German Must-Reads - a unique list of 100 works of German literature published in English | DW | 05.10.2018

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100 Must-Reads

DW book expert  David Levitz on 'Agnes' by Peter Stamm

When people fall in love they can do some very strange things. Some even write love stories. But what happens when the story becomes more important than the love itself? Take a look at "Agnes," Peter Stamm's  debut novel.

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