The White Book is not designed to have the narrative reach of those two novels. This Sebaldian idea is the most interesting aspect of The White Book, and it certainly inspires its most substantial writing. And the face that forms it.”The White Book is a mysterious text, perhaps in part a secular prayer book. Before brutality, sadness, despair, filth, pain, clean things that were only for you, clean things above all. To order The White Book for £7 (RRP £10) go to bookshop.theguardian.com or call 0330 333 6846.

Source: The Guardian November 02, 2017 07:30 UTC