Norwegian writer Karl Ove Knausgaard relives the story of his life, struggling to write about his childhood and his father.

The first book in the six volume cycle of autobiographical novels

His memoir has been described, in many countries as a ‘masterpiece’. With searing honesty, and an unflinching gaze turned upon himself and those around him he writes about his teenage years in Norway. Then later looks back on the writing of this book, the changes in his life and his second marriage to Linda, and the arrival of their children.
Becoming a father prompts further reflections on family life and his relationship with his own father.

Omnibus of the last five of ten parts.

Translated by Don Bartlett.

Read by David Threlfall

Abridged by Isobel Creed and Jill Waters

Producer: Jill Waters

A Waters Company Production for BBC Radio 4, first broadcast in January 2017. Show less