The Man Who Saw Everything - Deborah Levy (Book)

Title: The Man Who Saw Everything

Author: Deborah Levy

Published: August 2019

Publisher: Hamish Hamilton

Category: Literary Fiction / Historical Fiction / Psychological Fiction

The Man Who Saw Everything follows Saul Adler, a young British historian, who, in 1988, is invited to East Berlin to conduct research on cultural resistance to fascism. Before his departure, Saul is struck by a car while crossing Abbey Road, an incident that becomes a pivotal moment in his life. As the narrative unfolds, Saul’s experiences blur the lines between past and present, reality and illusion, exploring themes of memory, identity, and the cyclical nature of history.

Deborah Levy’s novel delves into the complexities of perception and the haunting specters of personal and political histories. Through Saul’s introspective journey, the story examines the challenges of truly seeing oneself and others, set against the backdrop of a divided Europe on the brink of change.