Echte pretentie

Joost de Vries explores the intricate labyrinth of personal identity in a world obsessed with appearances. Characters navigate a landscape where everyone is putting on a façade, seeking approval and validation from a society that demands perfection. Their struggles reveal the universal human tendency to embellish reality, whether to seem younger, trendier, or wealthier.

As the story unfolds, the characters' interwoven lives highlight the contrast between self-perception and societal expectations. In their quest for acceptance, they confront the emptiness of pretentiousness and the longing for authenticity. De Vries invites readers to ponder the cost of living behind a mask in a relentless pursuit of an elusive ideal.