Sarah Waters
2016-07-28
I thought everything would change, after the war. And now, no one even mentions it. It is as if we all got together in private and said whatever you do don't mention that, like it never happened.
It's the late 1940s. Calm has returned to London and five people are recovering from the chaos of war.
In scenes set in a quiet dating agency, a bombed-out church and a prison cell, the stories of these five lives begin to intertwine and we uncover the desire and regret that has bound them together.
Sarah Waters's story of illicit love and everyday heroism takes us from a dazed and shattered post-war Britain back into the heart of the Blitz, towards the secrets that are hidden there.
Olivier-nominated playwright Hattie Naylor has created a thrilling and theatrically inventive adaptation of a great modern novel.
The stage adaptation of The Night Watch was premiered at the Royal Exchange Theatre, Manchester, on 16 May 2016.
Sarah Waters' The Night Watch is a mesmerizing exploration of love, identity, and the impact of war on personal lives. Set in post-WWII London, the narrative shifts between different characters and time periods, offering a kaleidoscopic view of their intertwined fates. Waters' writing is both poignant and evocative, capturing the essence of each era and the emotional turmoil of her characters. The novel's exploration of sexuality and the struggle for identity in a changing world is particularly resonant. It's a compelling read that delves into the complexities of human relationships and the passage of time.
Ein psychologischer Krimi, der in den Nachkriegsjahren Londons spielt. Das Geflecht aus Lügen und Geheimnissen erinnert mich an meine Zeit in der Mordkommission. Waters schafft es, eine Atmosphäre zu kreieren, die sowohl beklemmend als auch fesselnd ist. Besonders die Komplexität der Charaktere und ihre Motive haben mich beeindruckt. Ein Roman, der einen tiefen Einblick in die menschliche Psyche gewährt.
