The Secret Diary of Hendrik Groen

Name: The Secret Diary of Hendrik Groen
Price: 1.99 USD
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Rating: 4.3 (7579 reviews)
Author: Hendrik Groen

by Hendrik Groen

Contemporary Fiction

4.3 (7,579)

4.3 stars from 7,579 reviews. One of the highest rated Contemporary Fiction books we track.

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Last checked: Jul 20, 2026

Price history: $1.99 – $11.99

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Perfect for you if...

You enjoy heartwarming stories about older characters who are still full of mischief and life, not resigned to fading away quietly.
You appreciate dry humour mixed with genuine tenderness, where the laugh-out-loud moments sit alongside real vulnerability.
You want a book that makes ageing feel less like an ending and more like a chance to cause trouble with friends who get you.

Maybe not for you if...

You prefer high-stakes plots with dramatic tension and fast pacing over character-driven slice-of-life narratives.
You want romance to be the main plot rather than a charming subplot that develops slowly and sweetly.
You're looking for heavy emotional depth rather than a book that balances humour with lighter moments of reflection.

About this book

At 83 and one quarter, Hendrik Groen is elderly but refuses to accept a quiet life in his retirement home. Bored by weak tea and potted geraniums, he decides to rebel by secretly recording the daily happenings around him, refusing to take himself or his fellow residents too seriously. With an eccentric group of friends, Hendrik founds the Old-But-Not-Dead Club. He and his best friend Evert stir up trouble that angers the home's director and makes them unlikely heroes. When a sweet and sassy widow moves in next door, Hendrik is determined to find joy in the time he has left, leading to both hilarious and tender moments. The Secret Diary of Hendrik Groen documents life in a retirement home where residents prove that aging doesn't mean the end of adventure or connection.

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$1.99 – $11.99

Currently on sale at $1.99 — 83% off peak. Price has dropped 11 times over the last 6 years. Goes on sale roughly every 218 days. Typically stays discounted for 17 days.

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Currently #5,511 in the Kindle store — a top-10K bestseller.

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Currently 4.3★ from 7,579 reviews

Gaining approximately 44 new reviews per month. Steady word of mouth growth. Rating has remained stable at 4.3 over the tracking period.

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