Dörte Hansen’s bestselling novels (including “To the Sea”, “This House Is Mine”) have been feted by readers and critics alike. Her latest book is another great success: It tells the story of Broder, who had wanted to take over his father’s farm, but the inheritance went to his twin brother Henning, born just a few minutes earlier. When Broder returns to his home village after 20 years away, he begins questioning Henning’s business practices. The book unravels a story of rivalry and family history, while asking questions about our responsibility towards nature.
“Dörte Hansen knows how to write in a way that combines both sophisticated themes and literary accessibility. This is a windfall for German literature” (Frankfurter Allgemeine Zeitung).
Host: Gisela Steinhauer

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Dörte Hansen

Dörte Hansen was born in Husum in 1964. After studying linguistics, … This text was shortened for this overview. Follow the more-link to read the full text.

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Broder

Broder

Dörte Hansen
Penguin Verlag

978-3-328-60455-6

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    10. October 2026
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