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I'd been meaning to read Nooteboom for ages, and yesterday, I found one of his books in the poetry section of the library: L'oeil du poète (Monniksoog) followed by Adieu (Afscheid,...). The 1st collection really spoke to me.

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Dans l'autre île pas de dunes mais des rocs,
noirs, des plantes à crocs et dents s'abreuvant à la pierre,
agrippées aux gravières. Un phase ici aussi, haut
dressé contre la violence d'un orage,

#Netherlands

#Falling #DearDiary

I was riveted from the first page. You know what the twist is going to be, but when it comes, it twists your heart so much that it takes you weeks to recover.

Book 1

#SummersEnd @Bookwormjillk

Anne‘s writing speaks with a wisdom beyond her years. Her diary was indeed a harrowing account of her teenage years in hiding. I related to her experiences as a young girl wrestling with changing feelings towards her family members, as well as burgeoning feelings of romance.

It does feel weird to put a Pick on this book, because there shouldn't be anything to like in there. And that's why it's a Pick. If you need books with characters to identify with - don't read. If you're going through a hard time - don't read this book. The thing is, the author shows us exactly in what kind of r@pe culture we live in. This is hard to read, but well executed.

#Bookspin @TheAromaofBooks

Wow! Someone recommended this to me years ago and I found it used. This was great for reminding me. #artist #CharacterCharm

Phew, this one is a short, sharp kick in the emotionals! It took a while to ensnare me, the understated style of writing bored me a little...until I cottoned on to its power - skimming the surface of complex emotions, concealing the slowly peeled back layers, hiding the truth in plain sight - narrative & style perfectly in harmony. And the reveal - the whole thing becomes something else altogether. It is still under my skin weeks later. Fabulous.

The love of family is beautiful to behold and this family includes Mishka, the rabbit. A tender, loving story.

⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️

I read this for the first time over 10 years ago, and I was able to tolerate its slow-burning unease more with this re-read. Using the framework of one single meal is so effective. The characters are selfish, dripping in privilege and a disturbing lack of empathy; how far would they go to protect their family? It‘s a dark, compelling, and twisty tale that really leaves an unsettling impression. 🎧