Maskeblomstfamilien

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Maskeblomstfamilien is a novel by the Norwegian author Lars Saabye Christensen.

Maskeblomstfamilien was published in 2003 by Cappelen. Generally speaking, the novel is about a troubled boy and his voyage to a total and certain downfall. This is partly due the fact that his father passes away when he is young, and his mother consequently loses her mind. The book presents enigmatic issues wherein the author consistently throws out baffling messages, which as means of literature contributes to make out the books' distinctive stamp. The language in the book is highly poetic and embellished by the type of writing that is related to the peculiar author.

[edit] Awards and nominations

Lars Saabye Christensen received the "Nordisk Råds Litteraturpris" for the book The Half Brother in 2001.^{[citation needed]}