I ne reče ni reči

The work depicts the difficult post-war reality in Germany, focusing on poverty, social inequalities and moral crisis. Böll, known for his critical attitude towards the Catholic Church and social structures, in this novel portrays the church as a non-solidarity, bureaucratic institution focused on its own interests, while ordinary people live in poverty. The story follows a married couple, Freda and Käte Bogner, who struggle with existential difficulties, and the narrative alternates between male and female perspectives, emphasizing their internal conflicts and social pressure.