We've read them for you - The German Book Prize shortlist | Arts 21

Who's going to win the prestigious German Book Prize? There are six novels on the shortlist. And this year's books couldn't be more different - they deal with the final years of East Germany, everyday life in the provinces, and stories about the globalised world. But there's a common theme: most of the authors draw on their own lives, looking back to the places and experiences of their childhoods.There's no clear favourite. ARTS.21 gives you the chance to make your own mind up, introducing you to all six books on the shortlist. The final decision is down to a jury of seven and they'll announce their choice of the year's best German-language novel at the start of the Frankfurt Book Fair on October 10th.