"The Burden of Guilt" is a novel written by the German writer Gunther Grass. This book tells the story of the Bruchstahl family from the town of Danzig, which plays a key role in German history. The main action unfolds during the Second World War, when each family member chooses his place in the brutal conditions of the Nazi regime. The author explores in detail the internal conflicts of the heroes, showing how they face moral dilemmas, alienation and loss of their dignity. "The Burden of Guilt" is an impressive story about the difficulty of choosing between loyalty and self-sacrifice, between the truth and the temptation to hide the truth. This book transports readers to the very heart of darkness and explosions of the 20th century, leaving behind an unjustified "Burden of Guilt".