The novel "The Man in the Reeds" takes place in the summer of 1934 during the days of the failed fascist coup in Austria. The writer gives a reliable picture of the political atmosphere of this period of Austrian history, with sharp juicy strokes draws images of the participants in the coup, showing the cruel, bestial essence of the "ordinary fascist." Due to its clear anti-fascist orientation, the novel "The Man in the Reeds" sounds relevant today.