Jon Fosse’s "Vaim" receives widespread acclaim
Jon Fosse’s Vaim was released in Norway last week – the first novel since his 2023 Nobel Prize and the opening volume of a trilogy set in the fictional town of Vaim. Early reviews are brimming with praise!
“True to himself, yet somehow renewed. Nobel laureate Jon Fosse pulls it off once again […] This is feel-good Fosse with a twist.”
NRK, 6/6 stars
“Nobel winner Fosse centers this spectacular story of loneliness, love, and death on three linked characters living in small-town Norway… This is unforgettable.”
Publishers Weekly, starred review
“…a new novel that captivates the reader. An original story about men without willpower, where time and space are relative dimensions.”
Bergens Tidende, 6/6 stars
“How do you follow up a Nobel Prize? Jon Fosse knows the answer. […] All the repetitions, the language coiling and winding through constant echoes, almost like wild ivy in literary form. And then, of course, the recognizable doppelgänger motif… Oh yes, this is hardcore Jon Fosse!”
VG, 5/6 stars
“Three residents of a coastal Norwegian town ponder life, love, and what might’ve been… A fine portrait of uncertainty.”
Kirkus Reviews
“…his most mischievous release yet — a blend of romance, ghost story, and noir.”
Dagens Næringsliv
The novel — now sold to 17 markets — will be released later this year in English (Transit Books – North America, Fitzcarraldo – UK), Spanish (Penguin Random House), Dutch (Uitgeverij Oevers), Danish (Batzer & Co), and German (Rowohlt). We look forward to introducing this unique, humorous book to a wealth of international readers!
