Nothing
Nothing
Fiction | Novel | Adult | Published in 2000
Book Brief
Beta227
Novel • Fiction
Denmark • Contemporary
2000
Adult
15-18 years
1000L
Super Short Summary
In Nothing by Janne Teller, a seventh-grade student declares that life has no meaning and withdraws from class. This leads the individual's classmates to sacrifice personal possessions to prove him wrong, causing the group to grapple with profound existential questions.
Reviews & Readership
Review Roundup
Nothing by Janne Teller has evoked strong reactions, praised for its profound philosophical questions and stark storytelling. Critics applaud its boldness and relevance, but some find its bleakness and harsh themes unsettling. This provocative novel inspires deep reflection, yet its intense content may not be suitable for all readers.
Who Should Read Nothing?
Readers who enjoyed Lord of the Flies by William Golding or The Giver by Lois Lowry will find Nothing by Janne Teller gripping. Fans of philosophical quandaries, existential themes, and intense moral exploration in their fiction are ideal readers for this dark, thought-provoking novel.
227
Novel • Fiction
Denmark • Contemporary
2000
Adult
15-18 years
1000L
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