Gerbrand Bakker
DutchLiterary FictionContemporary Fictionb. 1962
Gerbrand Bakker is a Dutch novelist, columnist, and gardener. He gained international acclaim with his debut novel 'Boven is het stil' (The Twin), which won the International IMPAC Dublin Literary Award in 2010. He has also worked as a subtitler for nature films and a skating instructor. His work is known for its restrained, clear prose and exploration of themes such as isolation and family.
Awards
['International IMPAC Dublin Literary Award', 'Independent Foreign Fiction Prize', 'Gouden Ezelsoor']
Notable Works
['The Twin (Boven is het stil)', 'The Detour (De omweg)', 'June (Juni)', 'Pear Trees Bloom White (Perenbomen bloeien wit)', "The Hairdresser's Son (De kapperszoon)"]
