” … outstandingly well written, the dialogue is real and convincing and the novel is bubbling with implicit meaning”
Dagsavisen
“There are plenty of party-descriptions in literature, but not all of them are a feast to read. This one is… Karlsen writes with a keen eye and an acute sense of sound… All over an impressive and very powerful first novel. Yes, we will probably hear more from this great talent”
Stavanger Aftenblad
“Elegantly constructed”
Nordlys
“Pungent and well-observed first novel…It is impressive how Karlsen makes the main character Ståle become gradually more distinct, without describing him directly… Ero Karlsen has written a good novel filled with a lot of sinister dissonance”
Adresseavisen
“Ero Karlsen knows how to write”
Fædrelandsvennen
