Quicksand is a novel by the German writer Adolf Streckfuss, which tells a story about the struggle with social inequalities and moral dilemmas in a post-colonial world. The main character, a young German Hans, goes on vacation to London and finds himself in a thin web of intrigues that force him to rethink his views on the world. Layers of realism and psychological depth make this novel an exciting read that questions generally accepted moral values and encourages a deeper understanding of oneself and the world around.