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The Death of Murat Idrissi by Tommy Wieringa
The gifted Dutch writer Tommy Wieringa is a bold, intelligent stylist, unafraid of exposing the ugliness of society juxtaposed with the vagaries of human nature. [A] taut, intense contemporary thriller of multiple exploitations.
Eileen Battersby, The Guardian
The sentences are concise, propelling the action along and keeping readers on the edge of their seats … a vital must-read.
Clayton McKee, Asymptote
The Death of Murat Idrissi is powerful tale of identity, relationships and the desire to both fit in and to escape … The Death of Murat Idrissi is a dark and deeply profound tale that examines the fragile humanity of ordinary people and exposes just how cheaply a life can be valued. FOUR STARS
Erin Britton, NB
As scintillating as it is unforgiving, this tiny diamond of a novel from Dutch author Tommy Wieringa is such a masterpiece of compression it could stand as an object lesson for students of creative writing … [A] deceptively simple, yet intricately layered, tale of complicity and exploitation.
Cameron Woodhead, The Age
A compact novella pulling powerful punches. A must read.
Alice Farrant, Shiny New Books
Based on a shocking true story, this novel will make you question your belief in humanity … The book is short, a fast read, at an almost breathless pace. It will make you appreciate where you are now.
Sophie Foster, Q Weekend
It has the grip of a nightmare that is all too plausible.
David Mills, Sunday Times
The prose is tight, the story packed into 100 pages, stripped of superfluous detail as a short story might be … Engaging and thought-provoking.
Anne Goodwin, Annecdotal
All of a sudden the pace takes off, rocketing the reader to a satisfying conclusion.
Lauren Novak, Adelaide Advertiser
A powerful and moving tale. It confronts the horror and cruelty of the migrant dilemma with understated but stark honesty.
Graeme Barrow, Daily Post
[A] sleek literary thriller … While the underdeveloped Murat functions primarily as a political symbol, the women’s ill-fated journey leads to an emotionally complex and ultimately chilling transformation. Wieringa hits the mark with this intelligent outing.
Publishers Weekly
Brilliantly paced, this slim novel delivers a high-voltage adrenaline rush while expertly weaving in commentary about displaced world citizens … A cinematic, edge-of-your-seat thriller. STARRED REVIEW
Kirkus Reviews
Eileen Battersby, The Guardian
The sentences are concise, propelling the action along and keeping readers on the edge of their seats … a vital must-read.
Clayton McKee, Asymptote
The Death of Murat Idrissi is powerful tale of identity, relationships and the desire to both fit in and to escape … The Death of Murat Idrissi is a dark and deeply profound tale that examines the fragile humanity of ordinary people and exposes just how cheaply a life can be valued. FOUR STARS
Erin Britton, NB
As scintillating as it is unforgiving, this tiny diamond of a novel from Dutch author Tommy Wieringa is such a masterpiece of compression it could stand as an object lesson for students of creative writing … [A] deceptively simple, yet intricately layered, tale of complicity and exploitation.
Cameron Woodhead, The Age
A compact novella pulling powerful punches. A must read.
Alice Farrant, Shiny New Books
Based on a shocking true story, this novel will make you question your belief in humanity … The book is short, a fast read, at an almost breathless pace. It will make you appreciate where you are now.
Sophie Foster, Q Weekend
It has the grip of a nightmare that is all too plausible.
David Mills, Sunday Times
The prose is tight, the story packed into 100 pages, stripped of superfluous detail as a short story might be … Engaging and thought-provoking.
Anne Goodwin, Annecdotal
All of a sudden the pace takes off, rocketing the reader to a satisfying conclusion.
Lauren Novak, Adelaide Advertiser
A powerful and moving tale. It confronts the horror and cruelty of the migrant dilemma with understated but stark honesty.
Graeme Barrow, Daily Post
[A] sleek literary thriller … While the underdeveloped Murat functions primarily as a political symbol, the women’s ill-fated journey leads to an emotionally complex and ultimately chilling transformation. Wieringa hits the mark with this intelligent outing.
Publishers Weekly
Brilliantly paced, this slim novel delivers a high-voltage adrenaline rush while expertly weaving in commentary about displaced world citizens … A cinematic, edge-of-your-seat thriller. STARRED REVIEW
Kirkus Reviews