What inspired Gerard Reve to depict such mundane yet profound moments in 'The Evenings'?
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The Evenings: A Winter's Tale

The Evenings: A Winter's Tale
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What inspired Gerard Reve to depict such mundane yet profound moments in 'The Evenings'?
Did anyone else feel the protagonist's sense of alienation was painfully relatable or did it feel overly bleak?
How do you think the book's reflection on post-war society holds up today?