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Direktor Beerta (Das Büro #1)
J.J. Voskuil
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First of all: Woohoo! I just finished my very first book in Dutch!
Petra de Koning followed and observed Mark Rutte for many years and spoke with people from his inner circle. The book offers fascinating insights and presents the man behind the politician in a surprisingly approachable way. Though it often felt strangely... voyeuristic? Maybe that's just a me problem. Diving so deep into his private life, down to his habits, his strict routines, and deeply personal moments, made me feel a bit uncomfortable at times, to be honest.
But, I found reading it through a neurodivergence lens particularly interesting: Rutte’s rigid routines, his hyperfixation on politics, his sometimes awkward social interactions, and his sudden outbursts of anger... 👀 I related a lot.
And I am sorry, but the writing style was a bit too dry and pragmatic for my taste. Maybe that’s just classic Dutch nuchterheid, or perhaps a bit was lost in translation for me?
Still, a super interesting read!
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Mark Rutte
Petra de Koning
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Don't Go There: A Tour of the World's Most Sinister Spots
J. W. Ocker
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Molka
Monika Kim
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My autism radar is going off like crazy (and honestly, I love it.)
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The story follows Jolene, who is barely surviving the soul-crushing monotony of her corporate job. That is, until she accidentally gains access to every single private email and chat in the office. Suddenly, she starts seeing her coworkers in a whole new light...
This book was so sweet! And so touching! And so funny! Just a few pages in, I had to grab my highlighters because I kept wanting to underline lines that either made me laugh out loud or made me feel completely seen.
This book was such a wonderful surprise. Oh, and I was getting major Fleabag vibes the entire time!
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I Hope This Finds You Well
Natalie Sue