"The Depraved" and the Why: Little John wants to "kill a man once in his life"

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"The Depraved" and the Why: Little John wants to "kill a man once in his life"

Michael Köhlmeier's novel exudes evil: even as a child, Johann longs for murder. Even as a student in the Marburg of the 70s, his desire does not let go. On the contrary: A strange triangle liaison with the cool Christiane and the whimpering Tommi seems to fuel his longing.