The Boy Who Wanted to Stop Time
Publisher: Luitingh-Sijthoff
The Boy Who Jumped Off the Cliff and Landed Softly was nominated for the Young Jury Debut Prize
Film rights sold to Willy Waltz International
For fans of Call Me by Your Name by André Aciman and Dance On My Grave by Aidan Chambers
Freshman Alec thinks he is entering a carefree life after his coming-out. He enjoys student life and goes on dates, parties often and studies occasionally. But the struggle with his sexuality isn’t over yet. Time and time again, the question ‘why can’t I just be normal?’ comes back to his mind. Then he runs into Björn again. Their bond strengthens and Alec does everything he can to make their relationship work. But just when Alec decides he does not want to continue with Björn, Björn declares his love. Is Alec strong enough to say no to the boy who has opened up a new world for him?
Praise:
‘Brokeback Mountain in the Dutch polder. I read it in one sitting.’ – Michel van Egmond, Dutch bestselling author and journalist
