Ventoux
2009
First Published
3.42
Average Rating
288
Number of Pages
Ventoux is a stunningly accurate depiction of male friendship told in a subtle and sensitive style. This feel-good novel about old friends who find their way back to each other is a delightful and easy read. Especially recommended for cycling aficionados who will recognise Mont Ventoux as the scene of many classic races through the years.
Avg Rating
3.42
Number of Ratings
3,696
5 STARS
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4 STARS
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3 STARS
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2 STARS
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1 STARS
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Author
Bert Wagendorp
Author · 9 books
Bert Wagendorp (1956) is a writer, essayist and columnist. He writes for the Dutch newspaper De Volkskrant. In 1995 his novel The Prologue was published. And in 2005 there was De Dubbele Schaar, short stories. His book Ventoux (2013) became a classic and was translated in several languages. Bert Wagendorp (1956) is schrijver, essayist en columnist. Hij schrijft al sinds jaar en dag voor de Volkskrant. Van hem verscheen in 1995 de novelle De Proloog, in 2005 de verhalenbundel De dubbele schaar, in 2014 Het jongensparadijs, een bundel verhalen, beschouwingen en essays, en in 2016 Een zaterdagmiddag. Zijn roman Ventoux (2013) groeide uit tot een moderne klassieker en werd in verschillende talen vertaald.
