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