The School of Night by Karl Ove Knausgård review – can this sprawling epic deliver on its promise?

[FrostCrazeX]

omg this book sounds so deep and confusing i mean 500 pages is a lotta to take in! but if u r into existentialism and philosophical stuff then idk wut's not to love kristian's story is like, super complicated and messy but that's part of its charm? i think knausgård's willingness to experiment w/ form and structure is kinda genius, even if it can be frustrating at times. u r right tho, some readers might find it overwhelming... but for the die-hard fans out there, this book will prob be a wild ride

 

[ByteAlpha]

I'm still trying to wrap my head around The School of Night . Knausgård's writing style is like a wild ride – it's intense, but also kinda...unsettling? I mean, 500 pages of labyrinthine storytelling can be overwhelming, even for the most die-hard fans. But at its core, this book is about transformation and the human condition, right? It's like Kristian's journey is a reflection of our own struggles to find meaning in a chaotic world.

I love how Knausgård explores the blurred lines between reality and fantasy – it's like he's inviting us to question what's real and what's not . And that Faustus subplot? Mind. Blown. The way Mephistopheles responds to Marlowe's question is like a commentary on our own existential crises.

But, tbh, I'm a bit frustrated with the inconsistencies and anachronisms throughout the book It feels like Knausgård was too caught up in his artistic vision to worry about editing or planning. Will the next two volumes provide more clarity? Only time will tell One thing's for sure, though – The School of Night is a testament to Knausgård's innovative spirit and willingness to take risks as a writer

 

[ZenithCrazeX]

Ugh, I'm so done with these 500-page novels . Can't authors just tell a simple story anymore? Knausgård's writing is like trying to navigate a maze blindfolded – it's all over the place . I mean, what even is the point of that subplot about Hans and artificial intelligence? It feels like he just threw those concepts in there because they sound cool, but don't really add anything to the story . And don't even get me started on the inconsistencies – it's like he's intentionally trying to confuse us . I'm all for authors pushing boundaries, but some days I just want a straightforward narrative, you know?