Naïve. Super
- 7 Jul 2005
- 9781841956725
- £9.99
- 208 pp
- 128×198mm
- 8 Oct 2009
- 9781847677129
- £7.99
- 208 pp
In a few words
The number one Norwegian bestseller, translated into nineteen languages
In a few words
The number one Norwegian bestseller, translated into nineteen languages
Loe certainly has some of Salinger's lightness of touch, and often comic voice of his unnamed narrator recalls Salinger's Holden Caulfield. A charming debut novel.
it displays a canny lightness of touch and a great deal of charm. An effortlessly hip and savvy antidote to the rainy day blues.
Loe certainly has some of Salinger's lightness of touch, and often comic voice of his unnamed narrator recalls Salinger's Holden Caulfield. A charming debut novel.
it displays a canny lightness of touch and a great deal of charm. An effortlessly hip and savvy antidote to the rainy day blues.
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the book
Troubled by an inability to find any meaning in his life, the 25-year-old narrator of this deceptively simple novel quits university and eventually arrives at his brother’s New York apartment.
In a bid to discover what life is all about, he writes lists. He becomes obsessed by time and whether it actually matters. He faxes his meteorologist friend. He endlessly bounces a ball against the wall. He befriends a small boy who lives next door.
He yearns to get to the bottom of life and how best to live it.
Funny, friendly, enigmatic and frequently poignant – superbly naive.
More about
the book
Troubled by an inability to find any meaning in his life, the 25-year-old narrator of this deceptively simple novel quits university and eventually arrives at his brother’s New York apartment.
In a bid to discover what life is all about, he writes lists. He becomes obsessed by time and whether it actually matters. He faxes his meteorologist friend. He endlessly bounces a ball against the wall. He befriends a small boy who lives next door.
He yearns to get to the bottom of life and how best to live it.
Funny, friendly, enigmatic and frequently poignant – superbly naive.
It is fascinating, how much depth this young author can convey in a simple language - a major talent.
A book overflowing with creative talent on just about every page. Well calculated naivety.
It is fascinating, how much depth this young author can convey in a simple language - a major talent.
A book overflowing with creative talent on just about every page. Well calculated naivety.
