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The Morning Star

Karl Ove Knausgård, Karl Ove Knausgaard
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The Morning Star

Fiction | Novel | Adult | Published in 2021

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Karl Ove Knausgård, Karl Ove Knausgaard

The Morning Star

Fiction | Novel | Adult | Published in 2021
Book Details
Pages

666

Format

Novel • Fiction

Genre
Horror & Suspense

Science Fiction

Scandinavian Literature
Period
Classical Period
Setting

Norway • Contemporary

Publication Year

2021

Audience

Adult

Recommended Reading Age

18+ years

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Super Short Summary

In The Morning Star, Karl Ove Knausgård explores existential themes through the lives of multiple individuals who encounter mysterious events following the appearance of a new star. The novel interweaves personal narratives, delving into the complexities of human experience and the inexplicable aspects of existence.

Melancholic

Mysterious

Contemplative

Reviews & Readership

3.9

15,498 ratings

73%

Loved it

19%

Mixed feelings

8%

Not a fan

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Review Roundup

The Morning Star by Karl Ove Knausgård has been lauded for its philosophical depth and exploration of existential themes. Critics appreciate the rich, evocative prose and intricate narrative structure. However, some find the pace sluggish and the multitude of perspectives overwhelming. This novel successfully blends reality with the surreal, offering a thought-provoking experience.

Who should read this

Who Should Read The Morning Star?

A reader intrigued by existential and philosophical themes in fiction would enjoy The Morning Star by Karl Ove Knausgård. Fans of Haruki Murakami’s Kafka on the Shore or Kazuo Ishiguro’s The Unconsoled might appreciate its blend of reality and the surreal, exploring human consciousness and subtle social critique.

3.9

15,498 ratings

73%

Loved it

19%

Mixed feelings

8%

Not a fan

Book Details
Pages

666

Format

Novel • Fiction

Genre
Horror & Suspense

Science Fiction

Scandinavian Literature
Period
Classical Period
Setting

Norway • Contemporary

Publication Year

2021

Audience

Adult

Recommended Reading Age

18+ years

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