"Doppler" (Norwegian) - Erlend Loe
Product code: 579
Description
"Doppler" - an extraordinary novel about a man who wants to start living differently!
What if you just dropped everything and… moved to the forest on the outskirts of Oslo?
Andreas Doppler leads a stable, orderly life. Everything changes shortly after his father’s death, when he falls off his bike during a forest trip. This seemingly trivial event triggers something deeper within him – a kind of awakening, a rebellion, a need to cut himself off from everything he has known. Doppler abandons civilization and sets up camp in the woods, where he begins to live. Soon, his companion and conversational partner becomes a young moose – orphaned after its mother was… killed by Doppler, who did it to obtain food.
Does it sound absurd? That’s the point. Doppler is a sharp and surprising novel about a man who quits society simply because he has had enough of it. Erlend Loe delivers a humorous critique of consumerism and the façades of urban life, where everyone is pretending to be someone they’re not. This book not only makes you think, but it also keeps you thinking long after you’ve turned the last page.
Norwegian
Level B1+
Original language version - Norwegian
Standard bokmål
Why is it worth reading this book in Swedish?
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The book’s length is manageable for intermediate Swedish learners.
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The novel addresses themes relevant to modern society.
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Doppler combines serious topics with a strong dose of humor, which makes it easier to learn advanced vocabulary in a light and enjoyable way.
Erlend Loe
Erlend Loe is a Norwegian writer, screenwriter, and translator, known for his distinctive style that blends unconventional humor with philosophical reflection. In his novels, everyday life collides with absurdity, and the lightness of the narrative conceals deeper questions about the meaning of life and the modern world. Loe has gained international recognition with books such as Naiv. Super, Doppler, and Fakta om Finland. His works appeal to a wide range of readers—both those looking for entertainment and those seeking more profound insights.
Details
Details
- ISBN 9788202558079
- Editing house Cappelen Damm
- Premiere date 2018
- Version Book
- Author Erlend Loe
- Binding Soft cover
- Pages 160
- Level B2+
- Language Norwegian
- Translated no
GPSR
Importer
Katarzyna Hasiewicz-Obarzanek
Mazowiecka 17/23
70-526 Szczecin, Poland
