Yael van der Wouden's "I minnenas hus" lacks spark despite critical acclaim

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Yael van der Wouden's novel "I minnenas hus" is a critically acclaimed post-war story. The novel depicts siblings Isabel, Hendrik, and Louis in 1961 Netherlands, focusing on Isabel's suspicion of Louis's new girlfriend, Eva, at their childhood home. Despite winning awards and praise, the reviewer found the novel lacked excitement and its central revelation was predictable, ultimately missing a vital spark.


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