The Interpreter from Java | 
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This is a book about the colonial past of the Netherlands, a subject that is close to my heart, especially regarding #Indonesia. This book is set in the former Dutch East Indies under the Japanese occupation in WWII and afterwards, during the struggle for independence. The story is told by a man who grows up in the Netherlands but whose father was Indonesian and fought on the side of the Dutch. ⬇️⬇️
BarbaraBB The father's memoirs are full of violence, the murders and torture innumerable. When the father comes to the Netherlands (where he had never been before) after independence, he is severely traumatized, which shows in the upbringing of his children. ⬇️⬇️ 4y
BarbaraBB This second generation is often also very damaged. The son's story is an indictment of his father and the country in which he was born but has never felt at home. I don't know if the book is as interesting for people who have nothing to do with this part of history, but for me personally it was very touching and recognizable. 4y
BarbaraBB I am also using the book for #Booked2021 #hear/here @Cinfhen @4thhouseontheleft @BarbaraTheBibliophage 4y
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Cinfhen Ahhh!! Wonderful choice 😊I think this book sounds very interesting!! I‘ll consider reading it for #Indonesia 4y
Librarybelle Yay for using this one for two challenges! This sounds interesting. 4y
Megabooks Fantastic review! ❤️ 4y
Kalalalatja It sounds really good! I‘m definitely stacking 👍 4y
