We are in 1960, in East Germany. Manfred and Rita love. He is a chemist and dream to have the means of western researchers ... It makes a "worker placement" before starting a teacher training. Their love story is complicated because they no longer have the same ideals ... Rita is convinced of the benefits of the Soviet and penalty to its workload at the factory. She meets decommissioned executives, teams that have some work strategy ... In short, this book gives time to think (the author was part of the writers allowed in the East). The style is sometimes a little difficult but I'm glad I hung.