Overripe mulberries

They belonged to the “lucky generation”. Unlike their parents and grandparents, they never experienced the horrors of the world wars, but their lives were not easy either. A childhood of red scarves and a youth in blue union shirts were replaced by queues outside shops, waiting to be allocated a flat, and mandatory May Day and International Women's Day celebrations. However, workdays were often brightened by small joys—and, above all, strong friendships. The brilliantly depicted period atmosphere underscores the story of the “ordinary” life of the main character, Eva, a life that any of us could have lived. A unique retro novel full of highs and lows, happiness, sadness, and groundbreaking changes…