
'Naive. Super' by Erlend Loe follows the story of a 20-something protagonist who is lost and unsure of his path in life. The book portrays his journey of trying to connect with the world around him, showcasing his childlike innocence and unique way of viewing the world. The writing style is simple, with short chapters and lists, making it a quick and engaging read that delves into themes of friendship, self-discovery, and finding meaning in life.
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Troubled by an inability to find any meaning in his life, the 25-year-old narrator of this deceptively simple novel quits university and eventually arrives at his brother's New York apartment.
In a bid to discover what life is all about, he writes lists. He becomes obsessed by time and whether it actually matters. He faxes his meteorologist friend. He endlessly bounces a ball against the wall. He befriends a small boy who lives next door.
He yearns to get to the bottom of life and how best to live it. Funny, friendly, enigmatic, and frequently poignantÑsuperbly naive.
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About the Author:
Erlend Loe (May 24, 1969) is a Norwegian novelist. He worked at a psychiatric clinic, and was later a freelance journalist for Norwegian newspaper Adresseavisen.
Loe now lives and works in Oslo where in 1998 he co-founded Screenwriters Oslo - an office community for screenwriters. In 1993 he debuted with the book Tatt av kvinnen, and a year later published a children's book, Fisken, about a forklift operator named Kurt. Loe has a distinctive style of writing which is often likened to nave art.
He often uses irony, exaggeration and humor.
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