"Onder de Paramariboom" is an impressive novel by Johan Fretz, winner of the Boekhandelsprijs 2019. The story follows Johannes, the son of a Dutch father and a Surinamese mother, who always felt Dutch. During a trip to Suriname, he experiences a deep connection with his mother’s homeland, leading to a renewed bond and inner forgiveness.
Award-winning and compelling: Winner of the Boekhandelsprijs 2019.
Cultural and personal discovery: A story about family, identity, and forgiveness.
For lovers of literary novels: Emotionally, recognizably, and grippingly written.