THE MORNING STAR, by Karl Ove Knausgaard | Book Review
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- Опубликовано: 11 ноя 2021
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A book review of Karl Ove Knausgaard's novel "The Morning Star," trans. Martin Aitken (Penguin Press, 2021).
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I've read the first two My Struggle's and just finished the Morning Star. The many different layers in this novel - religious, personal, interpersonal, philosophical, ethical - kept me in a physical and intellectual suspense. That feeling, one of suspense, is relatively absent from my experience reading the My Struggle texts. And I would say is the biggest difference between those books and this one, even if some of the characters and narratives are reflective of KoK's own. There are parts of the novel that are elegantly and expertly intertwined, completely unforced. The ending, even before the closing essay, is so powerful and to my surprise caused me to hold my breath for an extended period. Also the closing isn't exactly all Egil's essay, there is a story involving Egil that is also incredibly haunting and moving. This book will stay with me. I'm excited to read 'Wolves' now, but first I think I will read My Struggle 3?
I just picked this book up from the library, liked your review and look forward to reading the book, my first Knausgaard book.
A comment on his own stardom, the duality of it.
Came to your video late; I have been a fan of Knauusgaard for long time, and have read most his works including the tomb my struggle. Morning star captured me from the beginning. Loved your review and recommendation of other books
Great review! Books 2 & 5 of the My Struggle series are a couple of my all-time favorites. Just bought this and very much looking forward to digging into it now. Thanks!
Haven’t heard of Knaydgaard before, wonder what he’s written. Oh, I see haha the entire background is that. What a nice introduction!
The Morning Star...MASTERPIECE!! Just found out that the sequel is out but hasn't been translated to English yet. OMG!!! I cannot WAIT!!!
Great review! This was my first Knausgaard, and I loved it so much I've started My Struggle. About halfway through Book 1, but I look forward to continuing on.
I love this man, i have read all his books (that came in English) except for "A time for everything" which I started earlier this year and yet to finish, I loved Morning star, its inconsistent at times but I like whatever he writes. It takes a certain courage to attempt a novel like this as a writer I guess. btw, I see that "Wolves from the forest of eternity" is out in Norway and perhaps Sweden too? How is it? i saw somewhere it's more or less like this novel. thanks for the review and the link to the interview.
Great review, as well as the whole channel!
Loved your insights and review! I just finished his third book in the My Struggle series and was thinking of trying one of his fiction works. So far I've read all the 4 Season books and 3 My Struggle ones and think I'll get through the rest but I heard #6 is quite difficult to get through lol.
Would this be a good entry into Knausgaard? Or would one of 'my struggles' be better?
Is it necessary to read 'A time for everything'....before reading a 'Morning Star '??
Hello Sean. I actually just picked a copy of A Time for Every Purpose Under Heaven from the post office yesterday - thought I'd return to the first novel before getting the latest (I've only entered Knausgaard in his more openly autobiographical thus far, but, like you, I'm in the camp who likes him). Thanks for the review. Have you read his books on soccer or Edvard Munch?
Very good! Thank you!
Your commentary reminded me of the poem De Rerum Natura by Lucretius. The desire to give nature meaning and the harm that can result from this desire particularly in the form of religion keeps us from understanding the way things are.
I made it to page 400 and put the book down. I was so lost and was losing track of which character I was reading or even what gender the characters were. It was quite dizzying. Although now after watching this I may pick it up to finish. Thank you
Best Book I read in a very long time! Masterpiece
Thanks for the review!!!
Love KoK books. Going through "Some rain must fall" book.