Told through the voice of her close friend, this is the story of Christa T. It’s a mix of her friend’s memories and primary resources. To fill in the gaps the narrator uses diary entries, letters, and even Christa T.’s college thesis. It would appear that Christa lived an average and unsuspecting life. She survived the war and then went on to pursue love and education. She graduated and had multiple boyfriends. Eventually, she settled down and had children. However, her close friendship with the narrator brings us a closer look at her life. Christa was working hard to make a name for herself. She says that she wants to see “life in all its colors.” The narrator aims to respect Christa’s wishes by keeping the memory of her alive. However, in an examination of the complexity of human nature, even the narrator questions if she really knew Christa. The story is likely an allegory of totalitarianism and oppressive regimes. Christa was in a lifelong search for individuality and freedom. At every turn she was disappointed by what she found. She ultimately passed without having achieved her goals.