Literature and Fiction · Hardback
The Neck Will Not Bend
Norwegian title: Nakken vil ikke bøye seg
Teo has a difficult home life. He loves his mother but loathes his stepfather. Even in the face of experiences that no child should have to cope with, Teo shows defiance and courage. Along the transgressive road to teenage life, he finds able helpers in unexpected places.
The Neck Will Not Bend is an intense, raw and powerful novel that surprises the reader by subverting established power relations and sympathies. There is so much at stake in this story – and Teo’s defiance is enough to spark a flame in even the most Covid-weary mind.
Material available
- ✓ Synopsis & author CV
- ✓ Full manuscript (Norwegian)
- ✓ Sample translation on request
Original publisher
Cappelen Damm
Publication
2021
Length
240 pages
Format
Hardback
Genre
Literature and Fiction
