Read and discuss this gripping prize-winning story of obsession and secrets set in post-War Netherlands
- Join this book club and gain extra motivation to read in English
- 7 hours of live classes to help you develop fluent speaking in English
- Discuss identity, characterisation and narrative style in this gripping novel
- Be corrected by an expert English teacher to remove errors and mistakes
Practise and develop your English online in this 7 week English book club course using The Safekeep, by Yael Van Der Wouden. Each week you read some chapters, discuss them in class and improve specific areas of vocabulary or grammar while also examining literary aspects of the novel. Personalised feedback improves your grammar, vocabulary and pronunciation.
The Book Club book
The novel, set in 1961 Netherlands, tells the story of Isabel, a recluse who is living alone, meticulously looking after the family home in Overijssel. However, when a guest comes to stay Isabel's world is stretched to breaking point.
'A thrilling, razor-sharp, perfectly plotted debut novel' Sunday Times
'Moving, unnerving and deeply sexy' Tracy Chevalier, bestselling author of GIRL WITH A PEARL EARRING
Geoff says:
"This is one of my favourite books of the year. It is brilliantly written, with a gripping, powerful narrative. Shortlisted for the Booker Prize in 2024, and the winner of the Woman's Prize for Fiction 2025, it is an incredible debut. Highly recommended"
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| Age | 18+ |
| Online class size | Maximum 8 participants, on Zoom, using break-out rooms for increased speaking and discussion |
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