Making Skeletons Dance

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The narrative follows Simon Blef, a Slovak expatriate navigating life in the Netherlands, where he aspires to become a novelist. Armed with a notebook, he captures his observations and musings on Dutch culture, including its quirky residents and the influx of tourists and immigrants. Set within a single day, the story blends humor and sharp commentary, exploring Simon's struggle to escape his past, which continually resurfaces in unexpected ways. This impressionistic tale deftly balances comedy and tragedy as Simon's life unfolds in Amsterdam.