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"You see, the beauty of this world means nothing if you stand alone in it."
- Karl Ove Knausgaard, Spring
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The first two books in Knausgaard's Årstidsencyklopedien (Seasonal Encyclopedia) Series were [b:Autumn|36042578|Autumn|Karl Ove Knausgård|https://images.gr-assets.com/books/1503489942s/36042578.jpg|46508907] and [b:Winter|35628595|Winter|Karl Ove Knausgård|https://images.gr-assets.com/books/1500725622s/35628595.jpg|46508945]. The structure of these books was relatively (and seductively) simple. Knausgård wrote every day for three months on a variety of subjects that relate to the season and month he is writing about. He is addressing these books to his unborn/recently born daughter. I got it. I liked it. It now was familiar.
So, when I picked up this book and figured out rather quickly that the structure had dramatically changed, I was a bit upset. I had to reorder things. I questioned. I protested. I kept reading. It was the shortest of the series so far, so it didn't take too much reading to understand (or begin to understand) why. Once I did, the change was, from a literary perspective, amazing. It perfectly reflected life. We start off thinking we've got things organized. We have a plan and a method. It works. And suddenly, life happens. By abandoning the simple structure Knausgaard, for me, took a series that would be a minor work (think a Mozart Concerto, not Symphony), and turned it into something BIG. He didn't set out to do this, but he allowed (like he always does) the momentum of LIFE, both the banal and the heavenly, both the dark and the light, to dictate his art. And it worked by god.
- Karl Ove Knausgaard, Spring
The first two books in Knausgaard's Årstidsencyklopedien (Seasonal Encyclopedia) Series were [b:Autumn|36042578|Autumn|Karl Ove Knausgård|https://images.gr-assets.com/books/1503489942s/36042578.jpg|46508907] and [b:Winter|35628595|Winter|Karl Ove Knausgård|https://images.gr-assets.com/books/1500725622s/35628595.jpg|46508945]. The structure of these books was relatively (and seductively) simple. Knausgård wrote every day for three months on a variety of subjects that relate to the season and month he is writing about. He is addressing these books to his unborn/recently born daughter. I got it. I liked it. It now was familiar.
So, when I picked up this book and figured out rather quickly that the structure had dramatically changed, I was a bit upset. I had to reorder things. I questioned. I protested. I kept reading. It was the shortest of the series so far, so it didn't take too much reading to understand (or begin to understand) why. Once I did, the change was, from a literary perspective, amazing. It perfectly reflected life. We start off thinking we've got things organized. We have a plan and a method. It works. And suddenly, life happens. By abandoning the simple structure Knausgaard, for me, took a series that would be a minor work (think a Mozart Concerto, not Symphony), and turned it into something BIG. He didn't set out to do this, but he allowed (like he always does) the momentum of LIFE, both the banal and the heavenly, both the dark and the light, to dictate his art. And it worked by god.
when i read karl ove knausgårds books, i really cant stop. it is so strange. i love his writing style and also the whole concept of this series. can't wait for summer so i can read the last one.
(is it a bit stupid that i read these in the seasons the book is named after?)
also, loved the artwork inside the book.
(is it a bit stupid that i read these in the seasons the book is named after?)
also, loved the artwork inside the book.
Spring is the third book in Knausgaard's autobiographical books based on seasons. The Seasons Quartet is addressed to his newly born daughter and serves as his way of welcoming her to the world. Unlike Winter, which consist of short stories and letters, Spring is more personal and poignant with a hint of mystery. The writing is really captivating. It's honest and raw. I loved that he can turn an ordinary object into something extraordinary that will make you realize how wonderful and compelling this world is. I personally loved this book more than Winter. There are so many insightful and wonderful lines that I will definitely reread in the future.
*Huge thanks to Penguin Press / PRH for sending me an advance copy in exchange for my honest and unbiased review.
*Huge thanks to Penguin Press / PRH for sending me an advance copy in exchange for my honest and unbiased review.
i think about Karl Ove all the time, no shit, he is the man by which I judge other men. Like: can you express why it's nice to take a shit AND why a painting of clouds makes you cry? Can you tell me about the time you masturbated to an art history book AND ALSO write a book about angels? find u a man who can do both. Cannot wait for My Struggle 6, this sounds like a joke and is not.