‘In crystal clear prose, Annemarie de Gee unfolds the drama of a man whose maddening passivity conceals a world full of desires.’ – Trouw

‘Annemarie de Gee sketches the life of Reik Zwart in an effortless but highly accurate style. Her images are often quite strong, ensuring that the novel continues to resonate long after the book is read.’ – Athenaeum bookstore