Der Schneeflockenfänger

The unassuming Max inspires photographer Vivien to create a new exhibition. His mother Ursula has believed the boy to be highly gifted since the opening night. However, his teacher Jerry sees him only as an introverted expert on Greek mythology. Why on earth does this boy want to participate in the school play? It isn't until years later that Max gets to celebrate his stage debut - as a lantern. From then on, he is considered a natural for the taciturn roles, soon also becoming an extra at the municipal theater. Here, he is a quiet oddball whose stage presence reveals a rare talent: Max can be normal! Surrounded by talented performers and self-promoters, he becomes both a provocation and a victim of a humiliating joke. For Max, it's time to shed the discretion of a lantern. But how? A sarcastic yet affectionate novel about the bourgeoisie.