Echte slechte mensen
stories by Lernert Engelberts
Echte slechte mensen (Real Bad People) is the refreshing collection
of stories from artist/filmmaker Lernert Engelberts. Engelberts has written satirical
scenarios and produced absurdist television programmes, the influence of which can
be clearly felt in the film-like character of his stories. Lernert Engelberts is currently
working on his novel The Man Who Disappeared Slowly.
Longlisted for the Libris Prize for Literature 2008
Shortlisted for the Gouden Uil Award 2008
Nominated for the Selexyz First Book Award 2009
De Standaard, August 15 2008
‘ Superior comic literature. We suggest you skip this article and start reading
immediately. (...) It makes you think some of the characters walked out of a
book by American David Sedaris. (...) A big, edgy talent: don’t miss it.’
NRC Handelsblad, June 4 2008
‘From soap to literature and back. Sharp, realistic, with hilarious dialogue.’
De Groene Amsterdammer, June 12 2008
‘A highly original collection of short stories on contemporary life.’
Vrij Nederland, May 17 2008
‘Engelberts has a finely tuned ear for how people talk. In one story various
characters comment, in just a few lines, on the life of a girl. His description
of their thoughts is masterly. He doesn’t just write down how they should
talk, but evokes their actual voices . (...) His insights are simple, but sharply
significant. (...) There is much more to this. Go, Lernert!’
De Volkskrant, May 16 2008
'Refreshing. Engelbert’s characters will haunt you long after you’ve read Real
Bad People..’
Noordhollands Dagblad, May 10 2008
‘Accurate sketches of 21st century life.’
Club Propaganda, June 24 2008
‘Engelberts knows how to tell a good story. (...) He writes with obvious pleasure
and has no fear of experimenting with literary styles. (...) A writer to watch.’