alisarae's review against another edition
5.0
Karl Ove Knausgard wrote one essay every day for a year. The result was divided into four books, one book for each season. The essays in the books are not all about themes of that season, but seasonal chores and daily life are often woven in. The essays are contemplative and bring transendance to the seemingly mundane world of the every day. Toilet bowls, drum kits, a bird, lights on a country road.
In summary: Wow, I never thought about that before.
In summary: Wow, I never thought about that before.
pbobrit's review against another edition
4.0
Such a simple premise, but superbly executed. Karl Ove Knausgard writes a chapter for every day between September and the end of November (Autumn). The chapters are short, 2-4 pages, and cover topics from Flaubert to vomit. Without exception, the chapters are well observed and engaging, and many often thought-provoking. There are 3 more books planned in the series (following the other seasons), which I'm looking forward to enjoying.
emmasophierund's review against another edition
4.0
So lovely. A meditation on day to day life in Autumn.
liekesmits's review against another edition
3.0
Ik lees toch liever over Knausgards moeilijke relatie met zijn vader dan dat ik hem hoor uitleggen wat een toiletpot is.
keefbongo's review against another edition
3.0
3.5. Loved the meditations on time. Could’ve done without the chapter on Piss
georgiajames_'s review against another edition
DNF- I liked the idea of this, a man writes a letter to his unborn daughter and then every day writes to her about something in the outside world. In actuality these are clearly just Knausgaard’s daily writing exercises that have been compiled and published as a bit of a cash grab, and the whole thing feels a bit empty of actual purpose. It’s not bad, he’s clearly an excellent writer and I’m still keen to read the ‘My Struggle’ series at some point, but I didn’t see why I should justify giving my time to a book that clearly took none at all to write.
the_wanderer's review against another edition
4.0
the norwegian dzaddy blogged about the labia, porpoises, and vomit in between heartfelt letters to his unborn daughter. one of a kind.