And Never Said a Word

The novel deals with the thoughts and actions of Fred and Käte Bogner, a married couple.

Fred, feeling sick of the poverty of their house, has left her with their three children.

They continue to meet on a casual basis every time Fred can find money enough to book a hotel room.

As in numerous works from the German writer, the main theme is the situation in Germany after World War II.

[1] The title stems from a song listened to by Käte in the fourth chapter, creating a parallel between her and Jesus; like Christ, she is shown bearing all humiliations without rebelling.