“Strangely enough, there are hardly any books about people who stutter. In this sense, Lars Petter Sveen’s biographical account is sensational and unique. The book is easily accessible, written in an entertaining, personal tone with elements of dialogue, personal reflections and family life. (…) With this biographical text, Lars Petter Sveen shows us that the most private and shameful thing can make for the strongest narrative.”

Dagsavisen

“In the age of personal non-fiction, this naked self seems almost revolutionary. (…) The process of presenting a voice “full of cracks” is no easy task, but Sveen succeeds, both on a personal and literary level.”

Klassekampen

“He creates curiosity and holds the reader’s attention. (…) Several episodes are heartbreakingly portrayed, for example when Sveen, as a 4th grader, is supposed to take part in the school Christmas play and is unable to deliver the one sentence he has been assigned. The episode shows how stuttering can eat away at a person and a personality day and night, so to speak.”

Aftenposten