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Sara_Planz
The Safekeep | Yael van der Wouden
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I completely understand why this book was shortlisted for the Booker Prize. This debut novel is a slow burn, but around 2/3 of the way through it, a twist completely turns the reader's understanding of the characters upside down. This book is intimate and sensual and gives a new sweeping perspective on the effects of WWII after the fighting ended. This debut novel deserves all of the accolades.

kspenmoll Wonderful review! I have yet to read this. 12h
Ruthiella This is definitely the one from the shortlist that interests me the most. 10h
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HeatherBookNerd
The Safekeep | Yael van der Wouden
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I saw that this was on the Booker Prize list and just grabbed it without really knowing anything about it, which turned out to be a great thing. This took a minute to get rolling, but then I could not put it down. There‘s so much tension that drives the story - I was just really invested to see where it was headed. The relationships are complex and interesting and the novel takes a few surprising turns. A marvelous debut.

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Anna40
Comedy in a Minor Key | Hans Keilson
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Set during Nazi occupation,a young Dutch couple,Wim and Marie,hide a Jewish man who calls himself Nico in their house.When Nico dies from natural causes & Marie makes a mistake,the couple fully understand what Nico experienced living like a prisoner waiting for the world to change.The novella focuses on the daily routines&inner lives of its 3 protagonists&despite not going into much depth¬ telling a thrilling story,it affects the reader bc it‘s

Anna40 the many simple acts of kindness&courage described in the book that sabotage and eventually dismantle the totalitarian regime. 2w
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AnneCecilie
The Safekeep | Yael van der Wouden
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#BookReport

I continued Sovereign #ShardlakeBR

I read Dyr som er verre foreldre enn deg (trans. Animals that are Worse Patents than You) and The Safekeep

I‘m almost done with The Swifts: A Gallery of Rogues

I‘m reusing last week‘s picture since The Safekeep has been returned to the library, so I didn‘t get to Orbital, but hopefully later today

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AnneCecilie
The Safekeep | Yael van der Wouden
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The Netherlands 1961, 3 siblings. The oldest Louis changes girlfriends all the time. Isabel living alone in the family home. The youngest Hendrik lives with a man

After meeting Louis latest girlfriend, Louis suddenly tales Isabel that Eva will be staying in the family home while he‘s away. Isabel doesn‘t approve of this plan

A book about the consequences of war, memory and the truth

This book pulled me in and wouldn‘t let go until I finished it

BarbaraBB Looking forward to the Booker Prize announcement. I so hope this‘ll win! 2w
quietlycuriouskate Ooh, I'm picking it up from the library this afternoon! 🥰 It's been a four-month wait but I'm finally top of the list. 2w
AnneCecilie @BarbaraBB This was the third booker book I read and I hope to have Orbital finished before the winner is announced. I‘ve left Playground and Creation Lake which are books I would have read without the Booker. I think the list is strong this your and I would be happy if this won 2w
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AnneCecilie @quietlycuriouskate I hope you enjoy it. 2w
BarbaraBB I agree it‘s a very good list. I have read all but those two as well. I‘ve heard good thing about Playground too. The Kushner I‘ll take a pass on, she and I don‘t go along very well 😉 2w
sarahbarnes I loved this one too. 2w
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Princess-Kingofkings
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A co-worker gifted this book to me yesterday. I admire Corrie Ten Boom‘s courage to survive & forgive. Her love for Jesus has inspired me since childhood. Starbucks holiday drinks were released today ~ my favorite Caramel Brûlée Latte made with oat milk in my personal cup. #LitsyLoveBingo

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dabbe
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If she could believe this after all she went through, then so can I. 💙💙💙

Cuilin We need to remember and say this daily, “People are really good at heart” 2w
Deblovestoread Maybe once I get passed sad and angry I can embrace this 💙 2w
dabbe @Cuilin 💙💙💙 (edited) 2w
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dabbe @Deblovestoread 🎯!!! It's going to take me some time, too. 💙💙💙 2w
Prairiegirl_reading I don‘t believe I‘ll ever be there. Other people don‘t have my heart and I need to come to terms with that. Some people are good at heart but not everyone. Sorry to be a negative Nelly. (edited) 2w
dabbe @Prairiegirl_reading No need to be sorry at all! I completely understand and feel it, too. I guess I look at it as her looking at humanity as a whole entity and not as individuals. It can get truly ugly when it's individuals. As we know all too well. 💙 2w
AnishaInkspill 🔥 💛 💛 2w
ChelseaM6010 Definitely something that I can work towards embracing. Thank you for sharing this 💙💙💙 2w
BarbaraBB 💔 2w
kspenmoll 💙💙💙 2w
dabbe @AnishaInkspill 💙💙💙 2w
dabbe @ChelseaM6010 💙💙💙 2w
dabbe @BarbaraBB 💙💙💙 2w
dabbe @kspenmoll 💙💙💙 2w
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MeJeMiller
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How do you not love how this book is written? So personable. Also I love that it is a person involved but not a camp survivor. Ugh. Giving this book to everyone.

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ChaoticMissAdventures
The Safekeep | Yael van der Wouden
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So glad I prioritized The Safekeep as one of my #10BeforeTheEnd because it might be one of my top reads of the year, I really loved it.

2 down, 8 to go. Got to pick it up!

BookmarkTavern Woo! 🎉🎉🎉 You can do it! 2w
Ruthiella Good to hear. It‘s definitely on my TBR. 2w
DogMomIrene 🙌🏼 Woot! 🎉 2w
sarahbarnes Good work! I loved it, too. 2w
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