A review by booksnpunks
While We Were Dreaming by Clemens Meyer

3.0

God this book is so long. There were sections I enjoyed particularly during the beginning when the characters were younger and they were drinking and getting up to all sorts of antics. The whole book really reminded me of a German version of Trainspotting, especially in terms of how the book explored masculinity, male friendship and drug use. I just thought the book was so long and dragged on a lot. I had to take loads of breaks from it because I found myself getting bored. There’s not really a solid plot but the characters and strange writing propels you through however sometimes it wasn’t enough.

I see why it was nominated for the International Booker this year however can’t say I truly loved it, but it really is a feat to read and I’m glad I gave it a go finally.