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LONGLISTED FOR THE BOOKER PRIZERemarkableCompellingFine and tautIndelible The New York Times Mesmerizing and shockingly goodI was utterly blown away. Miranda Cowley Heller, author of The Paper Palace A brilliant debut, as multifaceted as a gem. Kirkus Reviews (starred review) Moving, unnerving, and deeply sexy. Tracy Chevalier, author of Girl with the Pearl Earring Fans of Patricia Highsmith and Ottessa Moshfeghs Eileen will find much to admire here.VultureAn exhilarating, twisted tale of desire, suspicion, and obsession between two women staying in the same house in the Dutch countryside during the summer of 1961a powerful exploration of the legacy of WWII and the darker parts of our collective past.A house is a precious thing...It is 1961 and the rural Dutch province of Overijssel is quiet. Bomb craters have been filled, buildings reconstructed, and the war is truly over. Living alone in her late mothers country home, Isabel knows her life is as it should beled by routine and discipline. But all is upended when her brother Louis brings his graceless new girlfriend Eva, leaving her at Isabels doorstep as a guest, to stay for the season.Eva is Isabels antithesis: she sleeps late, walks loudly through the house, and touches things she shouldnt. In response, Isabel develops a furyfueled obsession, and when things start disappearing around the housea spoon, a knife, a bowlIsabels suspicions begin to spiral. In the sweltering peak of summer, Isabels paranoia gives way to infatuationleading to a discovery that unravels all Isabel has ever known. The war might not be well and truly over after all, and neither Evanor the house in which they liveare what they seem.Mysterious, sophisticated, sensual, and infused with intrigue, atmosphere, and sex, The Safekeep is a brilliantly plotted and provocative debut novel you wont soon forget.
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Frequently Asked Questions
- Q: What is the genre of 'The Safekeep'? A: 'The Safekeep' is categorized as Jewish fiction and explores themes of desire, suspicion, and obsession.
- Q: Who is the author of 'The Safekeep'? A: The author of 'The Safekeep' is Yael van der Wouden.
- Q: When was 'The Safekeep' published? A: 'The Safekeep' is set to be published on May 28, 2024.
- Q: How many pages does 'The Safekeep' have? A: 'The Safekeep' has a total of 272 pages.
- Q: What is the binding type of 'The Safekeep'? A: 'The Safekeep' is available in hardcover binding.
- Q: Is 'The Safekeep' a debut novel? A: 'The Safekeep' is a debut novel that has won the National Jewish Book Award for Debut Fiction.
- Q: What are the main themes explored in 'The Safekeep'? A: 'The Safekeep' explores themes of desire, obsession, and the legacy of World War II, set against the backdrop of a quiet summer in the Dutch countryside.
- Q: What accolades has 'The Safekeep' received? A: 'The Safekeep' has been shortlisted for the 2024 Booker Prize and longlisted for the 2025 Aspen Words Literary Prize.
- Q: Who are the main characters in 'The Safekeep'? A: The main characters in 'The Safekeep' are Isabel and her brother Louis, along with Louis's girlfriend Eva.
- Q: What is the setting of 'The Safekeep'? A: 'The Safekeep' is set in the rural Dutch province of Overijssel during the summer of 1961.