Dutch Literature for Everyone: 3 Must-Read Books
One of the most enjoyable ways to improve your language skills is by reading literature. Below are three Dutch books that have been very popular among young readers in the Netherlands in recent years, and beyond. Each title comes with a brief summary to give you a taste of what to expect.
BOY 7
by Mirjam Mous
A young man wakes up in an unfamiliar place with no memory of who he is or how he got there. Unable to trust anyone until he uncovers the truth, he embarks on a step-by-step journey to discover a shocking reality.
De jongen in de gestreepte pyjama (The Boy in the Striped Pajamas)
by John Boyne
Set in Berlin, 1943, a boy moves to a new home where he is completely shielded from the outside world. During one of his explorations, he forms an unlikely friendship that will change everything he knows.
Een weeffout in onze sterren (The Fault in Our Stars)
by John Green
Hazel finds new hope thanks to a new medication, just when everyone else had given up on her. She meets Gus, a cancer survivor, and their connection leads to a powerful bond and surprising discoveries.
