Stephen Hardoch's fresh "Null" was distinguished by German "Der Spiegel". A communicative describing the destiny of soldiers defending Ukraine was ranked second for the best book published in Germany in 2025. In the justification, he compared Polish to author Ernest Hemingway.
The latest fresh by Hardoch appeared in February in Poland. It was besides published in Germany and Slovakia. shortly they will appear to her translations for Japanese, Spanish, Italian, Belarusian and Ukrainian.
"Spiegel" weekbook this year for the first time decided to award Best books released on the German market. In October, the list included 20 outstanding entries issued in 2025. The final 2 were announced Thursday. The first prize was won by an American Rachel Kuschner For "Creation Lake".
The fresh of Hardoch awarded. "Null" awarded by "Der Spiegel"
The game of the fresh "Null" is embedded in everyday life soldiers defending Ukraine before the Russian invasion. Heroes, including the main horse, execute in it under military aliases. In Ukrainian front terminology, "null" is simply a word front front line, the most advanced position, where contact with the enemy is direct.
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Describing the distinguished book "Der Spiegel" calls it "a war tale", about men who "in wet trenches, the weapons of Europe". And "if they survive, they will gotta do everything for the remainder of their lives, To keep their shredded bodies and wounded souls".
"Hardoch wrote, in Ernest Hemingway's tradition and his “Whom does the bell ring?” most likely this 1 fresh about the Russian assault war against Ukraine. This one, that explains the war and which will remain, even if the war will end someday" - writes "Der Spiegel".
"Just as Hemingway did not participate in the Spanish civilian War, and Hardoch was not on the front as a soldier. But as a volunteer, a 45-year-old from Pilchowic in Silesia, carrying arms and humanitarian aid to Donbas, risking his life while hiding in trenches together with Ukrainian soldiers" - argued the weekly magazine.
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