Gustav didn't understand what a soul was. There's an endearing degree of charm to be found in Gustav's naivety and limited understanding of the world.Įvery year, on August 1st, Swiss National Day, Emilie set posies of gentian flowers round the photograph and made Gustav kneel down in front of it and pray for his father's soul. He is loyal to his mother, though she is generally severe and short-tempered due to the strain of their difficult financial circumstances. The opening third of the book introduces young Gustav, who makes for an adorable protagonist. The Gustav Sonata can be broken down into three section, each with its virtues, though the third section of the book leaves something to be desired. While the horrors of the Second World War are still a distant echo, Gustav makes the acquaintance of a little Jewish boy named Anton Zwiebel, initiating a friendship that is not supported by Gustav's openly anti-Semitic mother but nevertheless lasts a lifetime. Gustav Perle lives with his mother in a small town in Switzerland. Click here to watch a video review of this book on my channel, From Beginning to Bookend.
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