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Character: A Novel of Father and Son
Published in Hardcover by New Amsterdam Books (31 October, 2000)
Authors: Ferdinand Bordewijk and E.M. Prince
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One of the best books in Dutch literature.
Bordewijk has a special style of writing. He uses just enough words to characterize people. This book is probably one of the best books he ever wrote. It is the fight between a father and his basterd son. This son tries to get attention from his father by trying to be better all the time. His father forces him into this role by not paying attention. It is a hate-love story. If you want to read something from Dutch literature this is really it!

Oscar-winning movie (foreign; '97) based on this great book!
Character (by Bordewijk) is one of the best books in Dutch literature history! I can strongly recommend you to read it. There is a high chance that you will actually re-read it, as I did!

The movie "Character" was based on this book and won an Oscar in 1997 for the best foreign movie. In fact, the film is also highly recommended!

Probably the main reason for my recommendation is the theme of the book: a man's persistance and his father's challenges.

emotionele diepgang
Dit boek heb ik gelezen in 1983 voor mijn boekenlijst. Een vader zit zijn bastaardzoon voortdurend dwars om hem te harden voor het harde leven. Liefde kan hij niet uiten maar is wel degelijk aanwezig. De relatie tussen vader en zoon maakt het de zoon moeilijk om een emotionele band met een vrouwelijke collega te krijgen. Een aanrader.

Bloesemtak ; Tijding van ver ; De Golbertons
Published in Unknown Binding by Nijgh & Van Ditmar ()
Author: Ferdinand Bordewijk
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De doopvont
Published in Unknown Binding by Nijgh & Van Ditmar ()
Author: Ferdinand Bordewijk
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De eenheid in de tegendelen : de psychomachische verhaalwereld van F. Bordewijk (1884-1965) en de mythe van de hermafrodiet : een interpretatie
Published in Unknown Binding by Amsterdam University Press ()
Author: Dorian Cumps
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De korenharp ; Bij gaslicht ; Zwanenpolder ; Het eiberschild
Published in Unknown Binding by Nijgh & Van Ditmar ()
Author: Ferdinand Bordewijk
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De zigeuners ; De aktentas ; Centrum van stilte ; Lente ; Verspreide verhalen
Published in Unknown Binding by Nijgh & Van Ditmar ()
Author: Ferdinand Bordewijk
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F. Bordewijk : een biografie
Published in Unknown Binding by De Prom ()
Author: Reinold Vugs
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F. Bordewijk, Blokken, Knorrende beesten, Bint
Published in Unknown Binding by Walva-Boek ()
Author: Jef van de Sande
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F. Bordewijk, Karakter
Published in Unknown Binding by Walva-Boek ()
Author: August Hans den Boef
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Fantastische vertellingen ; De laatste eer ; De wingedrank
Published in Unknown Binding by Nijgh & Van Ditmar ()
Author: Ferdinand Bordewijk
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