Anousch Mueller's novel 'Lori' uncovers a family secret from the GDR
Anousch Mueller's novel 'Lori' tells the story of a family living in an abandoned train station in rural Thuringia, where six children are born but a seventh, Lori, is never spoken of. The eldest daughter, Leni, must uncover the family secret surrounding Lori's disappearance, which is tied to an attempted escape from the GDR. The book explores themes of loss, silence, and the lingering trauma of the East German state.
Key facts
- Anousch Mueller wrote the novel 'Lori'.
- The story is set in an abandoned train station in Thuringia.
- A family has six children, but a seventh child named Lori is never mentioned.
- The eldest daughter Leni uncovers the family secret.
- The secret involves an attempted escape from the GDR.
- The novel addresses the silence around loss and trauma.
- The book was published in German.
- The source is an article from der Freitag.
Entities
Artists
- Anousch Mueller
Institutions
- der Freitag
Locations
- Thuringia
- Germany