Timm and his friend sat on the bridge parapet and watched the passers-by, but only the girls, because they had only seen boys during the war. They discussed all the passers-by, guessed the color of their shirts and recalled episodes from their past.
Borchert is already known to us for his short stories, during which he conveys unique thoughts to the listener in a not simple way. Everyone has their own interpretation of what the author is trying to say, but one thing is for sure, to understand Borchert, you need to listen to at least a few of his stories, which you can enjoy for free on “Grqaser” website.
