”Solid testimony … Refsum writes impressively well … it is not every day a Norwegian novel comes out that you wish were twice as long.”
(Dagens Næringsliv)
”Shrewd and serious … The friction of writing a novel about people on the lowest step of the social ladder as well as the highest, keeps the reader in a firm and good grip. Recommended!”
(Adresseavisen)
”Literal orgy of clever formulations … impressive wielding of the pen”
(Universitas)
”About murder and witnesses, drugs and rock and Derrida-struck family life … an unusually catchy, thoughtful and well-written description from the capital.”
(Dagbladet)
”Finally an intelligent novel in a university setting! … wise, intriguing and interesting reflections.”
Dagsavisen)
”Intellectual, but also heartfelt from a debut novelist with complete control over the linguistic effects … a very convincing debut, where the outward motive is elegantly linked to a inner story of decay.”
(VG)
”A pleasure to read!”
(Klassekampen)
”Both very interesting and at times extremely funny”
(Aftenposten)
”Well done, Refsum! More of this, please.”
(Vårt land)
