From Europe to America political landscapes have shifted in recent years in a way summed up in
microcosm no better than by the trajectory of one small country Hungary--whose leader Viktor
Orbán has gained outsized international notoriety as the bad boy of the European Union for his
steadfast alternative to the liberal democracy that has dominated the Western world since 1989.
Orbánland is the fascinating story of a Danish journalist who moves to Hungary to gain an
insight into the political complexities of this divisive European country. Along the way he
encounters people from all walks of life and he learns as much about the Hungarians as about
himself. In a narrative as absorbing and as it is vital for the lessons it carries as America
prepares for its 2020 presidential elections he asks: Can we get along with those on the other
side of the fence? Is it worth even trying? His answers are surprising. By guiding us through a
polarized landscape of differing opinions Lasse Skytt delivers a broader perspective on Viktor
Orbán's Hungary one that suggests possibilities for the future of Europe and America. His
journey will leave us questioning our own truths and ultimately which side we are on.
