Ulrich Peltzer's Novel 'Der verlorene Schlaf' Links Revolutionary Paris and Contemporary Berlin

German writer Ulrich Peltzer has published a new novel titled 'Der verlorene Schlaf' (The Lost Sleep). The book intricately weaves together two narratives: one follows a brilliant mathematician in revolutionary Paris of the 19th century, and the other follows a procrastinating filmmaker in contemporary Berlin. The novel explores the clash between human will and the world, as suggested by the review's title. The work is reviewed in the Neue Zürcher Zeitung, which praises it as 'grandios' (grandiose). The novel connects two disparate epochs, highlighting themes of intellectual ambition and creative struggle. Peltzer, known for his complex narratives, continues to examine the intersections of history, ideas, and personal experience. The review emphasizes the novel's sophistication and its exploration of the limits of human agency.