Tonje is brilliantly intelligent. Raised by an
inattentive single mother, she is only seen
and recognized outside the four walls of her
home.

When she starts university, she is seen – in
more ways than one – by a married professor,
which leads to both an academic and
a sexual affair. But when that relationship
breaks down, she is caught, or lets herself be
caught, by another man: successful lawyer
and recently divorced father, Jørgen. Suddenly,
Tonje finds herself in a world inhabited by
highly educated, perfect family members. She
should feel happy, but something is gnawing
away beneath the surface.

Significant Man Syndrome is a novel about
social disobedience and strong unrest.