Het Tweede Boek van Dik Trom en zijn Dorpsgenoten by C. J. Kieviet

Why read the book?

Het Tweede Boek van Dik Trom en zijn Dorpsgenoten picks up the village life of the first book and adds new neighbours and new schemes. Dik leads the village boys into one mishap after another, but he always stands by his friends in the end. Kieviet keeps the same warm tone and the same gentle humour. Dutch readers come back to this book for the comfort as much as the comedy.

Favourite quote

Een goede grap kost niemand een traan.

What I Loved

The village feels even fuller in this book, with side characters who get their own small stories. Dik grows just enough to feel older without losing his spark. The schoolmaster remains a fine straight man for the boys' jokes. Kieviet's eye for everyday Dutch life turns small scenes into something memorable.

Key Takeaway

A village holds together through small kindnesses as much as through shared laughter.

Note

This book is only available in Dutch

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