Daniel Glattauer’s Forever Yours is a standout in contemporary Austrian literature. The story begins with what seems like a perfect romance between Judith, a 30-year-old lamp seller, and Hannes—a dream come true for someone yearning for connection. But as the relationship unfolds, the unending attention and fiery passion take on a suffocating edge, revealing darker undercurrents of obsession and control. What starts as a fairytale romance becomes a psychological ordeal, as Hannes’s relentless displays of love turn into a trap. Judith must summon incredible inner strength to break free from the emotional prison that his love has become.
