Naïve. Super

by Erlend Loe

Book Overview

Naiv. Super. is a story, naively yet poignantly imagined, about a young Norwegian man who suddenly finds himself in a crisis. To discover what's going on--and to rediscover himself--he drops out of... This description may be from another edition of this product.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1841956724
• ISBN13: 9781841956725
• Release Date: July 2005
• Publisher: Canongate Books
• Length: 196 Pages
• Weight: 0.28 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.7" x 4.3" x 6.9"

Customer Reviews

Simplistic and lovely!

The writing style in this book is beyond "simplistic!" However, don't let that dissuade you; this book has an amazing message packed into its teeny-tiny shell! Amazing work, Erlend Loe!

Fantastic

I want to learn Norweigan for the sole purpose of being able to read this in it's original text, as well as his other novels which no one has bothered to translate into english. This book is wonderful for brightening a dull day. It is a light, quick read and I reccomend it to anyone. But you don't have to take my word for it. I've lent my copy to 4 different friends who all ended up buying it. The translation feels smooth and fits the novel well. It's rare to find such a wonderful novel that also happens to be uplifting and fun, unlike many of the better works which tend to leave you miserable. Enjoy!

A must buy, if you can find it, by leaps and bounds...

I bought the english and norwegian version while trying to learn norwegian this past year, with the sole purpose of using it to strengthen my mediocre norwegian skills. I was blown away, and could not put it down until I finished in the wee hours of the morning. The language (english, I still have not figured out norwegian) in the book is easily digestable, and the story is just so great it will really make your life better for having read it (seriously). I've since bought 5 or 6 copies for a few friends and my brother, and each of them were moved enough to buy a copy or passed their's along to someone else. The only drawback is finding a copy somewhere, or even worse trying to find one of his other books. I cannot imagine they are anything less than extraordinary. Why this book hasn't hit the US like a lightning bolt - I will never understand.

A little book with a lot to say!

The book was a delightful read. I fell in love with the characters(even the bad friend)and could identify with the narrator's search for meaning and purpose in time and space. I discovered the authors accidentaly while studying in Norway, and am eager to brush up on my Norwegian so I can reread the book in it's original voice. I would reccomend this book to anyone, especially 20-somethings and Gen.X-er's.

It's wonderful

It's hard to find something true and simple in this cynical world. But Naive. Super. is. It's a really funny book, but it's sad on the same time. Because it's about feeling confused, about growing up, about being obsessed with time. What do you do when you're lost? Maybe you write lists, because it gives you a feeling of control. Oh well. You have to read it to understand. Read it now.

The Ball!!!!!!

I thought this was a great book. It was first introduced to me but a friend in Norway while I was living there for a few months, she insisted that I read this book. She was right, this book holds your attention the entire time while being not really about any spacific thing. He has writen several other books which would love to read more of his books but sadly they are not translated to English and remain for only the Norwegian people to enjoy. This is a must read for all kinds of people, a real eye opener.Cameron