Scan barcode
A review by vixknitsandreads
The Safekeep by Yael van der Wouden
emotional
informative
reflective
sad
tense
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? N/A
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
5.0
How is this a debut novel? It is completely flawless, the writing impeccable, not a word is wasted.
Set in post-war Holland, we follow the story of Isabel, a lonely, bitter woman and her two brothers Hendrick and Louis. Isabel lives alone in what was once the family home, her brothers rarely visit but one day Louis brings home his new girlfriend Eva and so the story begins to unfold.
Reviews I read before I picked this one up advised to go in blind, don’t read any spoilers, just open and read and I’m so glad I did - that plot twist!
I found parts of this story really moving probably because it’s based on a truth I’ll comprehend.
Easily a 5 ⭐️ read and if I read anything this fabulous again any time soon I’ll be surprised.
Set in post-war Holland, we follow the story of Isabel, a lonely, bitter woman and her two brothers Hendrick and Louis. Isabel lives alone in what was once the family home, her brothers rarely visit but one day Louis brings home his new girlfriend Eva and so the story begins to unfold.
Reviews I read before I picked this one up advised to go in blind, don’t read any spoilers, just open and read and I’m so glad I did - that plot twist!
I found parts of this story really moving probably because it’s based on a truth I’ll comprehend.
Easily a 5 ⭐️ read and if I read anything this fabulous again any time soon I’ll be surprised.