»It exudes a psychological knowledge about human beings and their (often betrayed) ideals, and an art of the essential.«

»30 pages sometimes have the intensity of an entire novel. Far from being mere entertainment, these stories are deeply profound.«

»A melancholy transience and futility settle over quite a number of these stories. But unlike Schlink’s earlier work, they often end in an upbeat tone.«

»Schlink composes a kind of Death Fugue, but one which is probably suited as comfort music.«

»Schlink doesn’t judge, and he doesn’t condemn. He delivers intricate, false-bottomed psychological studies.«

»In his latest book, the 76-year old Schlink convinces with his precise style, making sentiments and scenes vivid in just a few words.«

»This book, luminous in its many nuances, immediately captures the reader and doesn’t let go.«

»His prose is accessible to any reader; written in a clear, calmly flowing language that doesn’t need stylistic effects.«

»Those reading Bernhard Schlink’s new book Colours of Farewell will find themselves surrounded by the intense mood of Indian summer.«

»There are few authors who can fill the pages of a book with such simple elegance.«

»Schlink possesses an unmistakable sense for unexpected turns of events, for drama and suspense.«

»Bernhard Schlink understands how to put a whole life into the small shape of a story.«

»Powerful stories, told without frills.«

»These stories really pack a punch, and have great depth. Whether they’re about lies, betrayal or guilt.«

»In a sense, this book is a detailed gaze at our living conditions; it debates, in different ways, the question of how we want to cohabit.«