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In this poignant and tragicomic novel by Daniel Kehlmann, three brothers grapple with the enigmatic absence of their father, Arthur Friedland, who mysteriously vanishes after a peculiar experience with a hypnotist. As the brothers—Martin, a doubting priest; Ivan, a painter in turmoil; and Eric, a businessman haunted by hallucinations—navigate their individual struggles and relationships, they each confront the lasting impact of their father's disappearance on their lives. The story delves into themes of loss, identity, and the complexities of familial ties in a modern context.