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Dr. Adriaan

By Louis Couperus

(3.5 stars) • 10 reviews

Amidst a storm, a family grapples with hidden tensions, old wounds, and the looming presence of a central figure who threatens to unravel their carefully constructed lives.

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2010-12-27
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Summary

"Dr. Adriaan" by Louis Couperus is a novel that carries on with characters from prior books, diving into the life of Dr. Adriaan amid family drama. The book sets off with Constance and her niece, Adeletje, braving stormy weather to visit an old lady, conversations reveal worries about family and the significance of Addie. It touches on home, memories, and unresolved issues, setting the stage for a story about loyalty and emotional struggles within a family. The somber atmosphere mirrors tensions and the feeling of not quite belonging.

About the Author

Louis Marie-Anne Couperus was a Dutch novelist and poet. His oeuvre contains a wide variety of genres: lyric poetry, psychological and historical novels, novellas, short stories, fairy tales, feuilletons and sketches. Couperus is considered to be one of the foremost figures in Dutch literature. In 1923, he was awarded the Tollensprijs.

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