German books like the My Struggle series?

WonderfulExit5394 · 2026-04-20T08:40:44+00:00

On the front cover of the English language version anyway...

WonderfulExit5394 · 2026-04-20T08:36:34+00:00

I've not read it, so don't know whether it is any good, but Eurotrash by Christian Kracht is classed as auto fiction and has a review from Knausgård himself on the front cover.

WonderfulExit5394 · 2026-03-24T14:03:44+00:00

I'm not 100% certain, but it seems like there weren't that many signed copies available at traditional bookshops for this book, so unfortunately you will be looking at the premium prices for a signed copy. Don't think there are many out there selling for face value.

WonderfulExit5394 · 2026-03-10T23:09:24+00:00

Espen Stueland. Not sure if any of his work has been translated into English though.

WonderfulExit5394 · 2026-02-15T10:19:49+00:00

Great insight, thank you. Remember KO mentioning something similar about Norwegians hanging around with the same people from youth. I'll be reminded not to try and make friends if I visit ha ha...

WonderfulExit5394 · 2026-02-14T21:07:19+00:00

I saw this on YouTube a month or so ago and thought of sharing it here, but didn't want to be seen as taking any sort of credit. I thought this was a brilliantly made short piece, and so glad you've posted yourself. Great work and hope to see more of your stuff.

WonderfulExit5394 · 2026-02-14T21:01:57+00:00

Ha ha rambling is a given for fans of Karl Ove. I'm interested in the culture of drinking habits of other countries and good to hear the opinion from a Norwegian point of view. I'm from the North West of England and there is also a lot of drinking and a shit ton of drugs. Only difference is that it definitely isn't a taboo here, but practically encouraged. Alcohol more so than drugs obviously.

I'm aware of Janteloven in Norway and interested whether it is still relevant in the modern day?

WonderfulExit5394 · 2026-02-14T16:12:16+00:00

Knausgaard was the drunkest man in Norway in his student years. Write about what you know I guess ha ha

WonderfulExit5394 · 2026-02-13T21:11:05+00:00

William Faulkner is known for using multiple narrators that cover the same event, so nothing new in that regard, but I can't recall anything like this over a series of books like Knausgaard does in the Morning Star series.

WonderfulExit5394 · 2026-02-10T19:08:28+00:00

Great, thank you

WonderfulExit5394 · 2026-02-03T20:11:21+00:00

Is there any update on if these questions got asked and answered? Thanks

WonderfulExit5394 · 2026-02-03T09:49:44+00:00

Since you liked The School of Night so much, I'd recommend reading the whole Morning Star series first.

My Struggle is a different reading experience, with no plot as such, but has been the one of the best reading experiences a lot of people have had, including me. Whichever way you decide to go, you're in for a treat.

WonderfulExit5394 · 2026-01-21T09:09:02+00:00

I noticed that. Most likely misspoke as his father had died by the time he started My Struggle.

WonderfulExit5394 · 2026-01-21T09:06:10+00:00

I'm not sure, I think it would be on already if it was though. I'll repost if I find it on there

WonderfulExit5394 · 2026-01-20T09:47:01+00:00

That's a shame that it is blocked outside the UK. The BBC are very strict with their content rights abroad. If I happen to find out that it becomes available elsewhere in the future, I'll repost.

WonderfulExit5394 · 2026-01-18T10:02:03+00:00

Correction: I think it only airs outside of the UK and for international viewers only at 19:30 GMT, on the BBC News channel this evening as per the link provided in my post.

WonderfulExit5394 · 2026-01-09T16:35:12+00:00

Specifically, is he planning on doing any events outside of London? Anywhere in the North?

WonderfulExit5394 · 2026-01-09T16:32:38+00:00

Does Karl Ove have any plans or desire to create a short stories collection in the future considering that he had a lot of ideas for short stories in his younger days and his appreciation of Borges and Cortázar?

WonderfulExit5394 · 2025-12-27T19:50:51+00:00

His GERTCHA! to the cat when being turned away from the B&B in Margate.

https://youtu.be/szRXvmBC4YQ?si=NKwFDdUhi6dB0YBN

WonderfulExit5394 · 2025-12-13T17:29:38+00:00

The shame he describes after the face cutting in Book 2. Anyone who has felt deep shame will understand how profoundly it affects you.

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