The Assault by Harry Mulisch
Set in the Netherlands during and after World War II, the story follows Anton Steenwijk, whose life is forever altered when a Nazi collaborator is assassinated in front of his family's home, leading to a brutal retaliation that claims his family's lives. As Anton grows up, he grapples with the trauma and seeks to understand the complex web of events and motivations behind that fateful night. Through encounters with various individuals connected to the incident, Anton gradually uncovers the layers of truth, confronting themes of guilt, memory, and the moral ambiguities of war.
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- Published
- 1982
- Nationality
- Dutch
- Length
- Short
- Pages
- 180-250
- Original Language
- Dutch
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(3.6)
- Alternate Titles
- - De Aanslag
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This book is on the following 3 lists:
- 37th on the Dutch Literary Canon in 100 Works (dbnl)
- 2790th on Our Users' Honorable Mention Favorite Books of All Time (The Greatest Books Users)
- Harenberg Buch der 1000 Bücher (Harenberg Buch der 1000 Bücher)