Nein und Ja: Roman

A man arrives in a neutral Swiss city during wartime and moves through vivid lakeside and alpine settings, meeting an American stranger and a former companion while traveling to resorts and cafés. Episodic encounters and conversations prompt him to seek clarity about responsibility for the war and his own identity, while attraction and reserve alternate in his relationships. The narrative balances bustling social scenes with solitary travel and detailed natural description, examining dislocation, moral uncertainty, and the search for personal truth amid political upheaval.