Reading with Gabriel Gerling

Kölner Kulturszene invites you to a reading with Gabriel Gerling, who will be reading from his book "Sex und Sozialkritik". The book uses a literary panorama to illuminate the deeply rooted social strata and social dynamics that shape our coexistence. Julien Lemaire, the protagonist, is portrayed as an award-winning designer with a history of migration. His life embodies the rise and challenges of a supposedly successful life. Gerling's novel unfolds with a rich dialog and fast pace, full of documentary rigor and imagination, and invites us to immerse ourselves in the realities of other people. The story paints a fascinating picture of middle-class Hamburg in 2018, while critically questioning classic role models and social issues such as everyday racism and homophobia. The reading promises profound insights and different perspectives that are not only entertaining but also thought-provoking. Gerling's award-winning contribution to LITFEST homochrom testifies to the relevance and topicality of his literary work.

Attention: Only in German