Funny and poignant—the number one Norwegian bestseller, translated into 19 languages
Troubled by an inability to find any meaning in his life, the 25-year-old narrator of this deceptively simple novel quits university and is living, jobless, in his brother’s house while the brother is away on business.
In a bid to discover what life is all about, he writes lists which become an endearing and thought-provoking quirk. He returns to childhood pleasures endlessly bouncing a ball against the wall and befriending a small boy who lives next door. Eventually, he’s persuaded to join his brother for a holiday where his plans for the future start to coalesce. There, it becomes apparent that the naivety of childhood is not an escape from the complexity of adulthood, but a compliment to it.
Naïve. Super is an utterly enchanting meditation on life’s experiences.
“Naïve. Super displays a canny lightness of touch and a great deal of charm. An effortlessly hip and savvy antidote to the rainy day blues.” —Sleazenation
“A book overflowing with creative talent on just about every page. Well calculated naivety.” —Dagbladet
(A special thank you to book club member, Sena Karataşlı for the suggestion.)