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1. 1. The Solitude Of Prime Numbers

   

   The novel explores the lives of Alice and Mattia, two individuals scarred by traumatic childhood experiences that leave them feeling isolated and disconnected from the world around them. As they grow up, their paths intersect, and they form a unique bond, recognizing a kindred spirit in each other. Despite their deep connection, they struggle with their own emotional barriers and the inability to fully bridge the gap between them. The story delves into themes of loneliness, the search for identity, and the complexities of human relationships, painting a poignant picture of two people who are forever close yet perpetually distant, much like prime numbers.

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2. 2. De Hemel Verslinden

   

   Set against the charged atmosphere of late-1970s Italy, the novel follows two close friends whose restless adolescence draws them into a world of political radicalism, petty crimes and escalating violence; through their intense bond and impulsive choices the story probes the hunger for identity, the seduction of ideology and the painful loss of innocence, intertwining personal psychology with the era’s social and historical tensions.

3. 3. Het Zwart En Het Zilver

   

4. 4. In Tijden Van Besmetting

   

   An introspective, scientifically informed meditation on living through an epidemic that blends personal observation, reportage and philosophical reflection to examine how contagion reshapes daily routines, exposes social inequalities and tests trust in institutions and science. It explores emotional responses—fear, loneliness, boredom—and the ethics of collective behavior, while attending to small solidarities and human resilience, ultimately asking how crisis might prompt societies to rethink priorities and relationships.