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Messer, Zungen

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Messer, ZungenWie schnell manche Leben vergessen werden, und wie viele Generationen sie dennoch in den Krpern derjenigen eingeschrieben bleiben, die nach ihnen kommen, sprt Mdchen am eigenen Leib. Sie merkt es an den Blicken, die sie streifen, an Bruder, der die Muttersprache nicht akzentfrei spricht, an den Bchern, in denen sie vergebens nach ihr gleichenden Figuren sucht. Aber alle Vergleiche mssen zwangslufig scheitern, fehlt Mdchen doch bis auf wenige

Wie schnell manche Leben vergessen werden, und wie viele Generationen sie dennoch in den Körpern derjenigen eingeschrieben bleiben, die nach ihnen kommen, spürt Mädchen am eigenen Leib. Sie merkt es an den Blicken, die sie streifen, an Bruder, der die Muttersprache nicht akzentfrei spricht, an den Büchern, in denen sie vergebens nach ihr gleichenden Figuren sucht. Aber alle Vergleiche müssen zwangsläufig scheitern, fehlt Mädchen doch bis auf wenige fragmentarische Erinnerungen das Wissen über ihre Ahnen, die weder in der offiziellen noch der familiären Geschichtsschreibung vorkommen. Aus losen Fäden, Vergangenheitsbruchstücken und Mythen beginnt daher das Alter Ego der Autorin, sich den eigenen Stammbaum mit einer der Wirklichkeit in nichts nachstehenden Radikalität zu gestalten. Seine weit verzweigten, vielblättrigen Äste reichen von der Cape-Coloured-Community in Südafrika über den Atlantik bis ins Deutschland der Gegenwart und räumen erstmals auch jenen einen Platz ein, denen eine Geschichte und Stimme bisher verweigert wurden. Gemeinsam mit Mädchen stellen sie in Simoné Goldschmidt-Lechners Debütroman Messer, Zungen nun laut die Frage nach Herkunft und 'Heimat' und danach, welche Geschichten es braucht, um dem Vergessen zu entrinnen.

EAN: 9783751800884
Farbverschnitt: Generell werden die Bücher ohne Farbverschnitt geliefert, auch wenn die Abbildungen einen Farbverschnitt zeigen.
Erscheinungsjahr: 21.07.2022
Produktform: Leinen, Gebunden
Autoren: Goldschmidt-Lechner, Simoné
Seitenzahl/Blattzahl: 187
Keyword: Steve Biko; Herkunft; People of color; Südafrika; Rassismus; Debütroman
Fachkategorie: Biografischer Roman~Familienleben~Erzählerisches Thema: Identität / Zugehörigkeit~Erzählerisches Thema: Vertreibung, Exil, Migration, Moderne und zeitgenössische Belletristik
Thema: Entspannen
Text Sprache: ger
Verlag: Matthes & Seitz Verlag, MSB Matthes & Seitz Berlin Verlagsgesellschaft mbH
Länge: 200 mm
Breite: 124 mm
Höhe: 23 mm
Gewicht: 302 gr
Genre: Belletristik
Druckprodukt EAN: 9783751800891
Herkunftsland: DEUTSCHLAND (DE)
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Belleville, US
★★★★★ 5
Good read!
Format: Kindle
I wanted a break from some tense mysteries. This provided me with an enjoyable break by reading a good story with an unexpected ending. I recommend it to anyone looking for a very good cozy read!
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Reviewed in the United States on June 7, 2026
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JJ
Lexington, US
★★★★★ 5
Very good, entertaining mystery.
Format: Mass Market Paperback
I don't know if this author has written other books before beginning this series but it is a very good FIRST in what is so far just a 3 book series. I ordered all 3 but am reading them in order as I always do. The author tends to go into too much detail about mundane things about things like fixing a meal, etc., but it isn't too distracting from the story. I like a little hominess but this is overdone just a tad. The story moved right along establishing characters without throwing in so many that you simply can't keep them all straight as some authors do. A thoroughly despicable victim so nobody cares if he dies violently. And, to me, a reeeely surprise ending. For someone who has read as many mysteries as I have, this was a pleasant surprise and the author doesn't give you hints till you are almost at the reveal so that you feel clever at figuring it out but you don't figure it out too early and you are still a bit surprised that you were "right" about who did it. Also, the "hero" is a thoroughly likeable guy. Don't you hate it when the "hero" or "heroine" just comes across as someone you don't really like much. You know, the one that if he or she gets beat up, you sort of feel like they deserved it and you've not really sorry. Well, if something bad had happened to "Charlie" I'd have been very upset. Now, if #2 will just show up I'll get on with the series. This is a series I'll be keeping in my library to reread in a couple of years.
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Reviewed in the United States on September 15, 2012
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Susan Irving
Lake Worth, US
★★★★★ 3
OK book
Format: Kindle
I read this for our book club, got the book on Kindle, so the "back of the book" description was not there...It took me a while to get into the book. I'm used to female lead characters, and I had to adjust for the lead character to be Mr. Charlie. The manners shown by the characters are a bit dated, by about 40 years, but it's nice to be re-exposed to good manners. Loved Deisel the cat, but whenever he's mentioned (which is a lot) it tells he's a cat. That got to be old, fast. Otherwise, it was a good book, quick read. I was rather shocked to learn that Miranda James is just a pen name for a male writer.
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Reviewed in the United States on March 15, 2014
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SN Rubin
Battle Creek, US
★★★★★ 4
A cat, a murdered author, and a librarian cum sleuth - what more do you need?
Format: Kindle
Murder Past Due has it all. A small town where everyone knows everyone, return of the prodigal son, murder, and a just-nosy-enough archivist with connections to them all. My favorite character is Diesel, the cat, though his primary role is as a comforting presence. I would have been happy with more of a supporting role for him—there were a few moments where I thought he would get one, but it didn’t quite take off. The mystery engaged me and kept me reading. I had it nearly figure out in the last fifty pages, but there were satisfying twists leaving me pleasantly surprised right up to the end. I was distracted by excess verbiage (Southern style?), and something ever so flat about the main character. He said he was surprised or upset or missed certain people, but I just didn’t feel it. Still, I think I will read book two, and that merits a solid four stars.
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Reviewed in the United States on October 14, 2019
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Shop Queen
Carnegie, US
★★★★★ 5
The cat didn't do it!
Format: Mass Market Paperback
I bought the book, because it looked so cute. Plus, I love cats! It was a cozy mystery with the cat as a constant companion of the protagonist. It made for a delightful story. I don't usually read low key mysteries, but I thoroughly enjoyed the humor, the cat, and the murder mystery. I plan on buying the next one. Ms. James has a writing style that you will enjoy her stories. You will not get bored.
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Reviewed in the United States on April 11, 2026

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