The Twilight World

In his debut novel, Werner Herzog recounts the incredible story of Hiroo Onoda, a Japanese soldier who continued to defend a Philippine island for nearly three decades after World War II ended. Herzog's narrative artfully blends documentary, poetry, and dreamlike elements to explore Onoda's surreal and tragic prolonged war. This hypnotic and meditative work invites readers to reflect on themes of purpose and the meaning we ascribe to our lives, presented through Herzog’s distinctive storytelling style.