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David Vajda's Debut Novel 'Diamanten' Explores Family Saga in Berlin Reading

publication · 2026-03-28

In winter 2026, David Vajda presented a reading from his first novel 'Diamanten' at the Hansabibliothek in Berlin's Hansaviertel. The work depicts the turbulent history of a Yugoslav-German artistic family, centering on a character resembling the author's father, Marijan Vajda, a filmmaker from Munich. The event marked the literary debut of Vajda, focusing on themes of migration and artistic struggle.

Key facts

  • David Vajda held a reading for his debut novel 'Diamanten' in winter 2026
  • The event took place at the Hansabibliothek in Berlin's Hansaviertel
  • The novel portrays a Yugoslav-German artistic family
  • The central character is based on Marijan Vajda, the author's father
  • Marijan Vajda was a filmmaker active in Munich during the Schumann's era

Entities

Artists

  • David Vajda
  • Marijan Vajda

Institutions

  • Hansabibliothek

Locations

  • Berlin
  • Munich
  • Germany

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