Menschen im Hotel

About “Menschen im Hotel”

A 1929 novel by Vicki Baum centers on a grand hotel in 1920s Berlin, serving as a setting for diverse characters. Dr. Otternschlag, a World War I veteran with a scarred face, waits for a letter he has been expecting for years. Grusinskaya, a ballerina, struggles with fear of aging. Gaigern, a professional thief, interacts with other guests. Herr Preysing, a firm director, is unaware that his underling, Kringelein, has come to Berlin after receiving a death sentence. The story brings together multiple characters, each with personal fears and hopes, in a vivid portrayal of life during the Weimar era.