Is his solution only to conform? It seems a simple enough goal. Of course, if history is arbitrary and human experience is dehumanizing and barbaric, then what's the point?

Perhaps it is more about discovering "the deepest knowledge of humanity," understanding the age in which we live, or at least accepting the philosophical dilemmas that are inherent in our existence.

The Swedish Academy writes:

The refusal to compromise in Kertész’s stance can be perceived clearly in his style, which is reminiscent of a thickset hawthorn hedge, dense and thorny for unsuspecting visitors. But he relieves his readers of the burden of compulsory emotions and inspires a singular freedom of thought.

Works:

• "Sorstalanság " (1975)
• "A nyomkeresõ" (1977)
• "A kudarc" (1988)
• "Kaddis A meg nem szueletett" (1989)
• "Az angol lobogó" (1991)
• "Gályanapló"1992)
• "Valaki más" (1997)
• "A gondolatnyi csend, amíg A kivégzõosztag újratoelt" (1998)