Author Robert Vuijsje interviews novelist Herman Koch about his changing perspective on Amsterdam. Koch reflects on his diminished connection to the city center and questions his status as a traditional local amidst the rapid modernization of the capital.
Based on reporting by parool. Translated and condensed by LocalHeadlines.
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