Oliver Lovrenski

They’re young, full of anxiety, pills, hope, and love. They don’t get along with their parents, hate the police, and social services have failed them. Ivor and his best friends Marco, Jonas, and Arjan are sixteen and sinking deeper into a world of drugs, violence, and crime in the heart of Oslo. They try to replace their lost sense of safety by dealing soft drugs. Their need for belonging is fulfilled through brotherhood and a sincere desire not to disappoint the last remaining relatives who haven’t turned their backs on them. This raw, intense novel is written in a rhythmically captivating language that echoes both rap and the themes it explores.

Published by Paseka, 2024