Geller
This debut novel by a young Frisian female author is raw, poignant and shamelessly honest – but above all, full of hope
Gabriëlle Terpstra is a rising star in Frisian literature. In a humorous, compassionate and crisp style, she tells a story about being born to addicts, childhood poverty, self-medication and sex.
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Original title
Geller
Author
Gabriëlle Terpstra
Year of publication
2025
Publisher
De Ryp
Page count
158
Contact for translation rights
Hille Faber
faberhillebrand@gmail.com
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A debut to remember – an instant classic. Reminiscent of Tove Ditlevsen's celebrated Copenhagen Trilogy: a literary adventure through a young woman's life that tests your pain threshold.
Friesch Dagblad
Terpstra maintains just the right distance to give an almost unfeeling description of Geller's experiences, allowing the reader to form their own opinion.
Leeuwarder Courant
A subtle yet profound portrayal of a young woman's life — remarkably lucid, objective and, ultimately, hopeful.
Jelle van der Meulen
Gabriëlle Terpstra
Gabriëlle Terpstra (1990) is an author, spoken word artist and podcast creator. She lost her mother at four years old and was raised by her maternal family. Though she grew up speaking Frisian, she long resisted writing in her first language — until time spent among Frisian writers changed her mind. She runs a literary podcast and founded the poetry collective Pauper Poëzie.