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Borderliners

A tale of resilience in an oppressive environment

Peter Høeg author Barbara J Haveland translator

Format:Paperback

Publisher:Vintage Publishing

Published:13th Oct '14

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The story follows three damaged children in an experimental school, where they become aware of their status and strive to escape oppressive conditions. Borderliners explores their journey.

In Borderliners, three emotionally scarred children find themselves in an experimental school that assesses their psychological states. Each child struggles with their own traumas and the weight of being labeled as 'borderliners,' a term that highlights their precarious position between normalcy and dysfunction. As they navigate the complexities of their environment, they become acutely aware of their role as subjects in a broader psychological experiment.

Determined to reclaim their agency, the children devise a plan to escape the confines of the school. Their journey is fraught with challenges as they confront not only the oppressive mechanisms of the institution but also their own inner demons. Through their shared experiences, they forge a bond that helps them cope with their pain and the harsh realities of their situation.

Borderliners delves into themes of identity, resilience, and the quest for freedom. The narrative captures the children's struggles as they attempt to break free from the labels imposed upon them and challenge the system that seeks to define their worth. Their fight for autonomy ultimately raises questions about the nature of normalcy and the societal structures that dictate it.

ISBN: 9780099599722

Dimensions: 198mm x 129mm x 16mm

Weight: 181g

252 pages