My book review of ‘The Cheese Factory’ written by Simone van der Vlugt In my view This historical fiction is set at the end of the 19th century and in the second part at the beginning of the 20th century and the first World War. It begins in 1892 when the main character Lydia loses… Read More The Cheese Factory – Simone van der Vlugt
A Quarter Book Marathon The ‘Hebban Thriller Tiendaagse’, here known as the ‘Dutch Thriller Ten Days anno 2020’, is about to start! Today on Friday 21st of February 2020 this event starts. The event is about spotlight for a couple of days the thrillers written by Dutch authors. So the book does not need to… Read More Dutch Thriller Ten Days 2020
The year 2018 is already for a month on it’s way and this is my book statistics overview of 2017. Not as many pages and books as in the previous two years but that’s because I’m in the middle of my study programme and achieved a Propedeuse in Software Engineering. I think I have even… Read More Year 2017 in Book Statistics
My book review of “Do not ask Why” [EN] / “Vraag niet waarom” [NL] written by Simone van der Vlugt In my view… This book is a sequel and the last one – but can also be read as a standalone – of the Loïs Elzenga trilogy. Loïs is a police officer in Alkmaar and… Read More Do not ask Why – Simone van der Vlugt
My book review of “Ginevra | An Italian Love Story” written by Simone van der Vlugt In my view… The story of this book is an Italian legend. This book is shaped by a fictional story written around a real existed person named Ginevra degli Almieri. She was a young adult living in Florence ca.… Read More Ginevra | An Italian Love Story – Simone van der Vlugt
My book review of “The grave in the forest” written by Simone van der Vlugt In my view… This little novel is about a woman who discovers a secret about her husband. The book is a literature novel but in my opinion, and definitely towards the end, it becomes more a little thriller. It is… Read More The grave in the forest – Simone van der Vlugt
My book review of “De Lege Stad [NL] / The Empty City [EN]” written by Simone van der Vlugt In my view… This is another historical novel written by Simone van der Vlugt. But this time the history is a bit closer. The story takes place just before, during and shortly after the World War… Read More The Empty City – Simone van der Vlugt
Wednesday – Three books read and…three books written by Simone van der Vlugt My three books I have read shortly and why I chose them to be part of this challenge. Book one: I have chosen ‘Blauw Water’ it is a slow thriller. Book two: I have chosen ‘Jacoba | Dochter van Holland‘ because it is a… Read More The Book Week of Three | Wednesday in June
[NL-EN] Mijn boek beoordeling van “Jacoba – Dochter van Holland” geschreven door Simone van der Vlugt. Titel: Jacoba – Dochter van Holland Auteur: Simone van der Vlugt Genre: Historische roman NUR: 342 = Historische roman (populair) Uitgever: Ambo Anthos Jaar 1e editie: 2009 Jaar gelezen editie: 2015 (16) Originele taal: Nederlands Gelezen taal: Nederlands Boekversie:… Read More Jacoba | Daugther of Holland – Simone van der Vlugt
In the city I’m living, Rotterdam, I walk and cycle a lot. Sometimes partly guided by the public transport like the tram, the metro or the bus. Or by bikeshops. Just to take a look through the window and search with my eyes for the little hidden beauty of cycling kits, accessories, bikes and so… Read More Walking home
