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A unique novel about goodness and compassion
Alphonse is a Senegalese immigrant who uproots his life in Brussels to become a handyman in rural Flanders. Likeable and charismatic, people cannot help but reveal their secrets, desires and unexpected dreams to him. In her typically astute style, Verbeke weaves a vivid and thought-provoking tale of contemporary life, subtly touching upon timely themes such as refugees and racism. Thirty Days is a deeply moving story about love, outsiders and the human need to connect.
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Pages | 352 |
Paperback ISBN | 978-9-46238-069-1 |
Ebook ISBN | 978-9-46238-070-7 |
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Publication date | 8 August, 2016 |
Price | £11.99 |
Annelies Verbeke is a writer of novels, short stories, and plays. She made her literary debut in 2003 with the much… Read more
‘A powerful novel that is as subtle and thoughtful as it is earth-shattering, with an ending that will break your heart’ —The Gazette
‘An artful examination of the rich, interior life of one Senegalese immigrant, living in Belgium’ —The Literary Review
‘This why Belgian writer takes a sharp, very human look at how lives meander and collide. For all the serious issues it explores, it is also very funny and astute: a fearless exposé of the world we live in’ —The Irish Times
‘Thirty Days is a novel about goodness and compassion. The book finds the perfect balance between sensitivity and humor, hopefulness and criticism, cheer and despair.’ —Flanders Literature