Reprint of the 1992 edition. Gerd struggles with his depression and writes poetry. Hans and James take turns on the Jesus trip. Verena believes she is Martin Luther, and Jörg wants to distribute IQs fairly. Meanwhile, the handsome Roberto is waiting for his Nobel Prize in Cybernetics. Peter Fallistel finds himself among this group of mentally ill individuals, bringing his own quirks with him. Fresh out of the clinic, he finds a place in a transitional housing facility on the outskirts of Berlin. Peter quickly sheds his prejudices against his housemates and takes on the challenges of everyday life: reluctantly, he participates in the rehabilitation program as a painter. All to no avail. It remains to be seen whether he will find his way. Peter Mannsdorff reports from within the "Palace of Illusions," providing an authentic literary account of life in transitional housing for the first time.