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Refugee novels deserve a second life. Especially now

For months now, the news has been about little else but refugees and asylum seekers, and supporters and opponents of their reception have become increasingly polarised. A situation strongly reminiscent of the theme in Elvis Peeters' 2006 novel De ontelbaren (The Indivisible).

The atmosphere in the countries where refugees - 'fortune seekers' according to some - seek refuge is becoming increasingly grim. In our country, too, parties are becoming increasingly divided. People in favour of reception run the risk of being out...

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A Quattro Mani

Photographer Marc Brester and journalist Vivian de Gier can read and write with each other - literally. As partners in crime, they travel the world for various media, for reviews of the finest literature and personal interviews with the writers who matter. Ahead of the troops and beyond the delusion of the day.View Author posts

For months now, the news has been about little else but refugees and asylum seekers, and supporters and opponents of their reception have become increasingly polarised. A situation strongly reminiscent of the theme in Elvis Peeters' 2006 novel De ontelbaren (The Indivisible).

The atmosphere in the countries where refugees - 'fortune seekers' according to some - seek refuge is becoming increasingly grim. In our country, too, parties are becoming increasingly divided. People in favour of reception run the risk of being out...

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