The Brummstein, by Peter Adolphsen
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This astonishing novel begins in 1907, when Josef Siedler, a science-fiction devotee, ventures deep into a series of caves in search of an entrance to the underworld. Disappointed in his quest, he nonetheless returns with a peculiar souvenir: a small rock sample that emits a strange humming sound. Upon Siedler’s death, the rock is bequeathed to his nephew, a significant step in what will become an extraordinary journey through the arc of history. For as the stone passes through the hands of a series of owners, we are told their stories: from pre–World War I ambitions and inter-war anarchism to conditions during World War II, the bleakness of life in post-war East Germany, the German art scene of the 1960s, and more. These snapshots of the twentieth century serve to chronicle the continuity of humanity, with all its strengths and weaknesses. In The Brummstein, Danish author Peter Adolphsen has spun a mystical ― and movingly memorable ― exploration of the meaning of life.
The Brummstein, by Peter Adolphsen- Published on: 2015-09-15
- Formats: Audiobook, MP3 Audio, Unabridged
- Original language: English
- Number of items: 1
- Dimensions: 6.75" h x .50" w x 5.25" l,
- Running time: 2 Hours
- Binding: MP3 CD
Review "Thought-provoking, this is a gem of a little book."--Historical Novel Society
About the Author Peter Adolphsen was born in 1972 and attended the Danish Writers School from 1993-95. At 25, he made his debut as an author with a collection of short prose entitled Small Stories, followed in 2000 by Small Stories 2. His novel Machine was published in English in 2008. Charlotte Barslund is a Danish to English translator.
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33 of 37 people found the following review helpful. Amateurish writing, disappointing from start to finish By Tracy Marks If THE BRUMMSTEIN weren't only 78 pages long, I would not have read past the first few pages, which begin with the words, "The constant orogeny of the Alps is caused by the breakup of the micro-continent Adria from Africa in the Jurassic, its subsequent rotation of the then existing Tethys Sea, and its collision with Eurasia...."The novella continues with six pages of historical geological information, and occasional references to characters as "the journalist with the toothbrush moustache" and "the philosopher with the walrus moustache." This is not an opening guaranteed to hook the reader.It doesn't get much better. Characters are briefly introduced, barely described if at all, and disappear or die as we travel quickly across the twentieth century. The focus is: What is this strange rock which quivers and hums, and which was found in a cave that has inexplicable roaring sounds? Who will possess it next? What is the nature of the cave?Adolphsen presents more geological details than is necessary, and pads the story with irrelevant details that neither develop character nor further the plotline. In addition, his language (it couldn't be just the translation) is often amateurish, laden with irrelevant adjectives. He appears to believe in "tell, don't show," as demonstrated by such sentences as, "His last words were delivered in a somber tone and accompanied by a dramatic pointing to the ceiling of the cave. Andrea shuddered theatrically."In short, this is BAD writing. Most of the time I was reading this novella, I wondered if it was intended as a spoof of contemporary bad novel writing, since the author managed to so effectively flaunt the generally accepted guidelines for writing fiction. From the start, I kept saying to myself, "Who cares?" None of the characters were flesh and blood. But admittedly, the author did arouse my curiosity about the rock and cave, since I kept wondering, "What exactly is this rock? And what is going on in the cave?"I was also intrigued by the influence that Edward Bulwer-Lytton's book, THE COMING RACE, had upon the character that discovered the rock at the beginning of the story, and wonder if it influenced the plot of the classic science fiction film, THE FORBIDDEN PLANET.I have read and reviewed nearly 100 books at Amazon in recent years, and because I'm highly selective about what I read, have felt that only three deserved one or two stars. Unfortunately, this is one of them.
13 of 13 people found the following review helpful. An Original Story Beautifully Told By HeavyMetalManitou This little novella took me quite by surprise. Peter Adolphsen has created characters who are archetypal, original and utterly believable. I enjoyed the gorgeously geographic description of how subterranean caves are formed. I loved the cyclical nature of the story, which goes full circle over the course of a century.In 1907, Josef Siedler descends into the Hölloch Caves in Switzerland, searching for an opening to the subterranean world which he believes is home to a race far more advanced than humans. Local folklore states that deep in the Hölloch is the gate to Hell, but Siedler's obsession overcomes his fear. Josef doesn't find the opening he seeks, but at the nadir of the caves discovers a humming rock that deafens him for ten minutes when he presses his ear to it. He chisels off a piece of this mysterious stone and takes it back to the surface. The rest of the novella follows the rock's journey from keeper to keeper, decade to decade, through two World Wars and communist regimes, until it is eventually returned to the cave from whence it came.Very satisfying. Beautifully written. A little eccentric. I recommend it as a good way of spending an hour or two.
11 of 12 people found the following review helpful. Lost me By Howard Batt The teaser for this "story" is that "Siedler believes there is an entire world and race of beings living beneath the earth's crust ....." So Siedler goes to Switzerland, descends deep into the earth, finds the mysterious, humming rock, takes a piece and leaves. The balance of the book is the rock's travels over the next 60 or 70 years including how it became "art." There's not another word about the underworld.It's not a story. There's a lot - a LOT - of description but I kept waiting for the "entire world and race of beings ...." And, although the tease goes on with the idea the rock is "collecting" the experiences of its sequential owners, I missed that part. A couple of them left notes in the little box that holds the little piece of rock but the rock just kept humming.At the end of the tease is this: "Spare yet compelling, this slender novella spins a mystical and memorable exploration of the meaning of life." To which I respond, "huh?" I'm glad the book is "spare."
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