There comes a moment when this book suddenly grips us intensely, the heart starts to beat apace and the eyes scour wildly, zooming through the text faster than I think I have ever read the pages of a book before. There is no way of guessing what is going to happen, but you have got to find out.Harald Rosenløw Eeg’s writing is that thrilling … The double Brage Prize-winner,Harald Rosenløw Eeg has already built an impressive body of work.He has a volcanic power of expression in the ideas and life understandings which he brings to his work, and in his capacity to transform them into outstanding, original literature.
Dagbladet
Rosenløw Eeg, however, does not choose the path of simple sentimentality in his portrayal of teenage pain. Instead he allows the story to develop towards a climax that is as powerful as it is unexpected. My heart was hammering when I finally put down the book.
Petter Bengtsson, Arbetarbladet, Sweden
Harald Rosenløw Eeg has written a both haunting and positive novel for young adults.
Deutschlandradio Kultur
… a gripping and award-winning psycho-thriller […] It is unusually well-written and highly recommended, from beginning to end.
Bulletin Jugend & Literatur
… the suspension lasts until the very last page.
Lese-Drehscheibe
The author has written a literary masterpiece; the fact that it has been awarded with the Norwegian Brage prize attests this.
EKZ-Informationsdienst
A brilliant psychological portrait. Highly recommendable.
Giessener Allgemeine
A touching story that gets under your skin. […] not an easy book, but one that leaves an impression!
Sempacher Woche/Luzerner Rundschau
A literary success!
Schulblatt des Kantons St. Gallen
… a brilliant portrait of a youth.
Jugendliteratur aktuell
A very insightful thriller. Highly recommended!
Buchrücken
… a dramatic and exciting story […] an extraordinary young-adult novel … An excellent book with gripping imagery and the dramatic composition of a film.
www.alliteratus.com
A thriller that touches one to one’s innermost heart and leaves one breathless until the very last page.
Buchgedanke (blogg)
