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Long Live the Post Horn!

Vigdis Hjorth
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Long Live the Post Horn!

Fiction | Novel | Adult | Published in 2020

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Vigdis Hjorth

Long Live the Post Horn!

Fiction | Novel | Adult | Published in 2020
Book Details
Pages

240

Format

Novel • Fiction

Setting

Oslo, Norway • 2010s

Publication Year

2020

Audience

Adult

Recommended Reading Age

18+ years

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Super Short Summary

In Vigdis Hjorth's Long Live the Post Horn!, a communications consultant navigates a crisis of purpose and identity amidst a tumultuous project involving Norwegian postal workers. The narrative explores themes of connection, change, and self-discovery as the protagonist finds unexpected meaning and motivation through interacting with the postal workers' struggles and resilience.

Contemplative

Melancholic

Emotional

Mysterious

Bittersweet

Reviews & Readership

3.8

3,456 ratings

58%

Loved it

32%

Mixed feelings

10%

Not a fan

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Review Roundup

Long Live the Post Horn! by Vigdis Hjorth is praised for its introspective narrative and incisive critique of bureaucratic structures. Critics highlight its engaging exploration of personal and societal transformation, though some find the protagonist's journey unevenly paced. The novel's blend of humor and existential reflection is generally well-received.

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Who Should Read Long Live the Post Horn!?

A reader who enjoys Long Live the Post Horn! by Vigdis Hjorth likely appreciates introspective and existential narratives with a touch of satire. Fans of My Year of Rest and Relaxation by Ottessa Moshfegh or Convenience Store Woman by Sayaka Murata will find similar themes of identity and societal critique appealing.

3.8

3,456 ratings

58%

Loved it

32%

Mixed feelings

10%

Not a fan

Book Details
Pages

240

Format

Novel • Fiction

Setting

Oslo, Norway • 2010s

Publication Year

2020

Audience

Adult

Recommended Reading Age

18+ years

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