Verhelst, Peter. — Zwerm: geschiedenis van de wereld.

Amsterdam, Prometheus, 2005 Hardcover. iv,666 pages. Format 23.5 x 16 cm. Text in Dutch. This novel intertwines multiple narratives across Europe, Israel, Palestine, and New York, delving into themes of human desire, societal upheaval, and existential quests, ultimately tracing back to the origins of the universe. The story follows characters like Abel, who searches for his father and lost love Pearl in New York; Angel, who engages in nocturnal fights and retreats into a forest; Dr. Goldstein, who seeks an all-explanatory formula in a secret laboratory; and Mr. J, a Holocaust survivor working on a new ideology for humanity. The novel reflects on the collective human longing and the journey towards hope. Very good condition, see picture.