Amsterdam , The Hague , Utrecht and Eindhoven libraries all nominated '' The Twin '' for the International IMPAC Dublin Literary Award , and the book was declared the winner at the Mansion House in Dublin on 17 June 2010 . It defeated 155 titles from more than 40 countries to achieve the award . Lord Mayor of Dublin Emer Costello said Bakker was one of the many " eminent novelists to win this award " and said " this beautifully written Dutch novel will come to the attention of readers worldwide , who might otherwise never have come across it " . Bakker , instead of giving a speech , played a tape recording of " Waar is de zon ? " , the Dutch entry in Eurovision Song Contest 1994 ( which also occurred in Dublin )
Eurovision Song Contest 1994
Eurovision Song Contest 1994
The Twin (novel)