Maksym Rar | Dirk Stermann

Dirk Stermann's 2022 novel Maksym is a satirical, fictionalized account of the author's life as a TV host and father in Vienna navigating challenging childcare. When the protagonist's partner leaves for a job in New York, he hires a former cage fighter named Maksym, leading to a chaotic, humorous, and sometimes poignant story about parenting. The book blends autofiction with social commentary to explore modern family dynamics and the "aging white man" trope. You can purchase the book from Rowohlt or Amazon . Stermann:Maksym - Amazon.com