The Morning Star
Fiction | Novel | Adult | Published in 2021
666
Novel • Fiction
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Science Fiction•
Scandinavian LiteratureNorway • Contemporary
2021
Adult
18+ years
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
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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.
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.
15,498 ratings
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Mixed feelings
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666
Novel • Fiction
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Science Fiction•
Scandinavian LiteratureNorway • Contemporary
2021
Adult
18+ years
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