Vonne van der Meer
Vonne van der Meer (b. 1952) has written fourteen novels, several short story collections, novellas and plays. The novel Eilandgasten (Island Guests, 1999) and the two sequels De avondboot (The Evening Boat, 2001) and Laatste seizoen (Last Season, 2002) introduced her to a large audience. She has received widespread acclaim for her lightness of tone and her vividly drawn characters. Personal Injury, too, has been very well-received by the press.