Blind Man

The main character of Blind Man is a successful book editor and critic with severely impaired vision who is blinded by the lure of power and becomes a self-absorbed careerist. Mitja Cander paints a critical, unsparing portrait of a small European country and a satire on the psychological state of contemporary European society. Social blindness is worse than any physical impairment, and worst of all is to be blinded by one's own ego.

Format: Paperback / softback
Length: 260 pages
Publication date: 15 May 2021
Publisher: Istros Books

The protagonist of Blind Man, a successful book editor and critic with severely impaired vision, is a man who has never had much to do with the visually impaired community and doesn't necessarily feel like he belongs to it. However, when he is offered a chance to enter the world of politics, he is blinded by the allure of power and gradually transforms into a self-absorbed careerist. Author Mitja Cander, in a measured and humorous tone, paints a critical and unsparing portrait of a small European country, using it as a platform for a convincing satire on the psychological state of contemporary European society.

The protagonist's journey raises important questions about what we believe in today and who we should trust. Politicians, apparatchiks, and the media are often portrayed as being full of buzzwords and grandiose promises, but the protagonist's own insecurity suggests that things are not always as they seem. In the end, social blindness is worse than any physical impairment, and being blinded by one's own ego is the worst of all.

Through the protagonist's experiences, Blind Man offers a thought-provoking exploration of the human condition and the challenges we face in navigating the complex social and political landscape of our time. It is a book that will leave readers reflecting on their own beliefs and values and the role they play in shaping the world around them.

Weight: 228g
Dimension: 127 x 198 x 16 (mm)
ISBN-13: 9781912545933