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Max Czollek's Debut Novel "Zweifelssohn" Sends Protagonist from Vienna to Rügen

publication · 2026-09-26

Max Czollek has published his debut novel, "Zweifelssohn," which follows a tormented alter ego on a journey from Vienna to Rügen. The book is strongly influenced by Christian Kracht. The novel was covered by Süddeutsche Zeitung in a piece titled "Zerfaserland."

Key facts

  • Max Czollek published his debut novel "Zweifelssohn."
  • The novel's protagonist is a tormented alter ego of the author.
  • The narrative follows a journey from Vienna to Rügen.
  • The book is strongly influenced by Christian Kracht.
  • The novel was reviewed by Süddeutsche Zeitung.
  • The Süddeutsche Zeitung article is titled "Zerfaserland."
  • The article URL is https://www.sueddeutsche.de/kultur/max-czollek-zweifelssohn-reise-identitaet-geschichte-li.3545332.
  • The work is categorized under literature.

Entities

Artists

  • Max Czollek
  • Christian Kracht
  • Matthias Jordan
  • Megan Abbott
  • Philipp Oehmke
  • Campino
  • Ron Currie
  • Jeremia
  • Hunter S. Thompson
  • Mendelssohn

Institutions

  • Süddeutsche Zeitung
  • Kulturnews

Locations

  • Vienna
  • Austria
  • Rügen
  • Germany
  • Berlin

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