Ich bin nicht da

We were the two crooked pillars that, when leaned against each other, would stand more firmly than an intact, freestanding pillar ever could. Leo has been with Simon for ten years; he is the most important person in her life, his presence reliable and familiar. One night, when he comes home, Simon seems completely changed: he has quit his job and now has a tattoo behind his ear. He sleeps less and less and is becoming increasingly paranoid. Leo is left feeling helpless. How far must she go, how far can she go in her love for Simon, who is wavering more and more? When she realizes what Simon is capable of, it may be too late. Now she has exactly eleven minutes to prevent a tragedy that would change their lives forever. "I Am Not Here" is the second novel by Lize Spit about a young woman who must watch her great love being consumed by a mental illness. "An outstanding book that touches on existential depths [...] This is great craftsmanship." Neue Zürcher Zeitung, Rainer Moritz. "Lize Spit knows no fear. We, the readers, are the ones left trembling." Leila Slimani on "And It Melts." "In her unique style, Lize Spit achieves an emotional depth that is rarely found in literature." Friesch Dagblad. "A great novel about love, pain, and the desire to be seen." JAN. "It is simply impossible to put this book down." NCR Handelsblad.