"The Life of Roseke van Dalen, Part 1" is an exciting story about a young girl living in a small town. The author Cyriel Buysse successfully reproduces the atmosphere of diversity and contradictions, which are characteristic of the life of provincial Holland at the beginning of the 20th century. In this warm and at the same time disturbing story, we watch as Roseke tries to find his place in life, struggling with the strict norms and expectations of society. This book is not only an interesting sketch of the life and daily life of people of that time, but also a deep reflection on the eternal questions of love, self-discovery and self-realization. "The Life of Roseke van Dalen, Part 1" is a work that will remain in the heart of everyone who reads it.