Why We Took the Car
Herrndorf, Wolfgang
contemporary fiction
coming-of-age
past tense
first POV
~256 pp
A contemporary fiction. Expect minimal worldbuilding, dense, literary prose. Plot-driven and deeply introspective. Ends on an unresolved note. Contains notable romance, humor.
Matched by vibe, pacing, tone, and feel — not just genre.
| Word count | 64,000 |
| Page count | ~256 pp |
| Prologue | — |
| Epilogue | — |
| Tense | past |
| POV | first |