The Detour by Gerbrand Bakker
A woman, fleeing from her troubled past in the Netherlands, seeks solace in the remote countryside of Wales. As she settles into a secluded farmhouse, she becomes entangled with the local community and a mysterious young man who stumbles upon her retreat. As her health deteriorates, the secrets she harbors slowly unravel, revealing the complexities of her life and the reasons behind her self-imposed exile. The narrative weaves themes of isolation, identity, and the search for redemption amidst the haunting beauty of the Welsh landscape.
The 12023rd greatest book of all time
- Published
- 2010
- Nationality
- Dutch
- Length
- Short
- Pages
- 230-250
- Original Language
- Dutch
- Avg User Rating
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(4.0)
- Alternate Titles
- - Ten White Geese
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This book is on the following 1 lists:
- Independent Foreign Fiction Prize (Independent Foreign Fiction Prize)